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State Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Tuesday November 11, 2025 ( 20 items )  

Alumni Q&A: Spears Business graduate Johnson eyes Olympics after setting mile record
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 10 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Alumni Q&A: Spears Business graduate Johnson eyes Olympics after setting mile record * Media Contact: Hallie Hart | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-1050 | hallie.hart@okstate.edu A Spears School of Business alumna holds the American women's record for running the fastest mile. Sinclaire Johnson earned her bachelor's degree in economics in spring 2020 from Oklahoma State University, where she   more

FIU: Cruising Into the Future - Luxury Travel Leader to Spearhead Cruise Industry Programming
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 11 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Cruising into the future: Luxury travel leader to spearhead cruise industry programming Larry Pimentel has been appointed the first executive-in-residence for international cruise curriculum development, highlighting the importance of maritime hospitality education Business & Entrepreneurship By Ivonne Yee-Amor Miami is the cruise capital of   more

Fla. Education Dept.: Over 450 Schools Receive the Purple Star Schools of Distinction Designation and 16 Colleges Receive the Collegiate Purple Star Campus Designation
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 11 -- Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas issued the following news on Nov. 10, 2025: * * * Over 450 Schools Receive the Purple Star Schools of Distinction Designation and 16 Colleges Receive the Collegiate Purple Star Campus Designation In recognition of Veterans Day, Commissioner Kamoutsas announced that 451 schools received the prestigious Purple Star School of Distinction Designation with 78 new schools and all 124 schools in the inaugural cohort  more

Florida Employers Gain Competitive Edge as USF Expands Federally Funded Cybersecurity Program
TAMPA, Florida, Nov. 11 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * Florida employers gain competitive edge as USF expands federally funded cybersecurity program By Tina Meketa, University Communications and Marketing A USF program designed to meet the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals is now providing measurable benefits to businesses and government organizations across Florida. Due to its success, the university is nearly doubling enrollment, offering  more

Florida State University expert available for interviews on the importance of media literacy
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University expert available for interviews on the importance of media literacy * Combating misinformation and disinformation has become an everyday challenge. Developing the skills to evaluate and manage these false claims is necessary now more than ever. As artificial intelligence plays a prominent role in consumed content, it is becoming more difficult to spot false, misleading and bi  more

FloridaCommerce Announces New Target Industry in Agricultural Technology at UF/IFAS AI Center Groundbreaking
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 11 -- Florida Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2025: * * * FloridaCommerce Announces New Target Industry in Agricultural Technology at UF/IFAS AI Center Groundbreaking BALM, Fla.-- Today, FloridaCommerce announced that Agricultural Technology (AgTech) is now one of the state's target industries at the groundbreaking of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Center for Applied Artificial Int  more

From Laboratory Innovation to Cancer Care, USF-born Technology Offering Pet Owners Hope
TAMPA, Florida, Nov. 11 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * From laboratory innovation to cancer care, USF-born technology offering pet owners hope By John Dudley, University Communications and Marketing A Tampa Bay-based innovation backed by more than three decades of federally funded university research is poised to change how cancer drugs are delivered -- using electricity and gentle heat instead of invasive procedures or high-dose chemotherapy. The technol  more

FSU College of Music graduate student earns euphonium position with United States Navy Band
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU College of Music graduate student earns euphonium position with United States Navy Band * A Florida State University College of Music graduate student has been selected for a euphonium position with the United States Navy Band, one of the nation's most prestigious military ensembles. Cayden Miller, a second-year Master of Music student in music performance and a graduate teaching assistant in the  more

FSU honors first-generation student veterans during First-Gen Week and Veterans Day
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU honors first-generation student veterans during First-Gen Week and Veterans Day * Florida State University is recognizing first-generation student veteran college students as part of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, and First-Generation College Celebration Week, a nationwide event that FSU is celebrating through Nov.12. "Our veteran students bring a remarkable depth of experience and resilience to Florida   more

How Florida State University is reimagining learning through global partnerships
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * How Florida State University is reimagining learning through global partnerships * This story appears in the spring 2025 issue of The Torch Magazine and is part of Florida State University's Celebration of International Education How do communities define education beyond the walls of a classroom? Researchers at Florida State University's Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sc  more

M-DCPS Breaks Ground on First Net-Zero Energy School at Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 11 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2025: * * * M-DCPS Breaks Ground on First Net-Zero Energy School at Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School to celebrate the start of a $34.1 million project that will replace the current school and become the District's first Net-Zero Energy School. "This scho  more

MDC Opens Excellence Center for Educator Learning (ExCEL)
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 11 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: * * * MDC Opens Excellence Center for Educator Learning (ExCEL) New hub at Padron Campus empowers teachers to innovate, collaborate and lead in the age of AI * Miami Dade College (MDC) has announced the opening of the Excellence Center for Educator Learning (ExCEL) at Padron Campus, a dynamic new space designed to inspire current and future educators through innovation, technology integration, and professional   more

Miami Dade College Signs MOU With Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 11 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College Signs MOU with Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller Miami Dade College (MDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller to create paid internships for MDC students, providing real-world experience in the area of government administration. The agreement was signed during a ceremony held at MDC's Wolfson Campus on  more

Statement From L3Harris Chair and CEO Chris Kubasik on the Secretary of War's "Arsenal of Freedom"
MELBOURNE, Florida, Nov. 7 -- L3Harris Technologies, a technology company, defense contractor and information technology services provider, posted the following statement from Chair and CEO Chris Kubasik: * * * A Statement from L3Harris Chair and CEO Chris Kubasik on the Secretary of War's "Arsenal of Freedom" The time for change is now. As the Trusted Disruptor and the first company to make acquisition reform recommendations to the DOGE, L3Harris stands firmly aligned with Secretary Hegseth'  more

UM Miller School of Medicine: Future of Cancer Care - TRACC Program Funding Renewed
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Future of Cancer Care: TRACC Program Funding Renewed Summary * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center's Training to Reduce Burden Across the Cancer Control Continuum (TRACC) program is a postdoctoral fellowship designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in cancer prevention and control. * The program equips early-career scientists with the tools to investigate and address t  more

UM Miller School of Medicine: In Sight - Bascom Palmer Spinoff Celebrates 1 Million Eyes Tested
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * In Sight: Bascom Palmer Spinoff Celebrates 1 Million Eyes Tested Summary * Bascom Palmer Eye Institute ophthalmologist Dr. Mohamed Abou Shousha's wearable platform has now tested over one million eyes. * The device is a portable, FDA-registered wearable that digitizes and automates multiple eye exams traditionally performed with bulky, manual equipment. * The device leverages artif  more

UM Miller School of Medicine: Our New Look - Award-Winning Magazine Undergoes a Digital Transformation
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Our New Look: Award-Winning Magazine Undergoes a Digital Transformation University of Miami Medicine magazine is brighter, bolder and easier to navigate after undergoing a digital refresh. By Robert Benchley With the Fall 2025 issue (https://magazine.med.miami.edu/?_gl=1*cw8hzt*_ga*MTc3NDQxNDU5Ny4xNzYxMjEyMjc2*_ga_JCW15RZR91*czE3NjI4NjY2MTIkbzEzJGcxJHQxNzYyODY2NjI1JGo0NyRsMCRoMA..)  more

University of South Florida: How Gut Health and Food Can Transform Diabetes Management and Prevent Disease
TAMPA, Florida, Nov. 11 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * How gut health and food can transform diabetes management and prevent disease By Tina Meketa, University Communications and Marketing When his mother was diagnosed with diabetes, Hariom Yadav wanted to find better ways to manage the disease beyond traditional medication. "We had no clue how to really control her diabetes," said Yadav, professor in the USF Health Department of Neurosurgery, Brain and  more

USF Professor and Son Team Up to Integrate Artificial Intelligence Into Cancer Research
TAMPA, Florida, Nov. 11 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * USF professor and son team up to integrate artificial intelligence into cancer research By Cassidy Delamarter, University Communications and Marketing For more than three decades, USF Distinguished University Professor Dmitry Goldgof in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing has been at the forefront of artificial intelligence research. His son, Dr. Gregory Goldgof  more

Veteran-led Mission: Meet the Service Members Powering USF's Landmark Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Research
TAMPA, Florida, Nov. 11 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * Veteran-led mission: Meet the service members powering USF's landmark hyperbaric oxygen therapy research By Cody R. Hawley, PhD Members of the U.S. military put their bodies and minds in harm's way to protect the country and its freedom. When their tours of duty end, many come home with physical injuries. Others return with invisible scars: the lingering effects of traumatic brain injury and post-trau  more