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Florida's only STEM-focused university just teamed up with a leading Taiwanese tech school to supercharge innovation and create new opportunities for students on both sides of the Pacific. The five-year partnership opens doors for research collaboration, student exchanges, and real-world solutions in engineering and advanced manufacturing.
Universal and the University of Central Florida just created the first school dedicated to training the next generation of theme park creators and immersive experience leaders. The $10 million investment builds on a 20-year partnership that's already helped shape Epic Universe.
After 20 years connecting people with opportunity through technology, Dr. Rachel Ross now helps Florida colleges transform how students learn. Her journey from job boards to teaching shows how one person's passion can open doors for thousands.
Scientists at Florida State University have found a way to turn pelagic sargassum, the smelly seaweed choking beaches across Florida, into a valuable food ingredient. The breakthrough could transform millions of tons of coastal waste into a sustainable resource.
Florida Polytechnic University just launched a partnership with Taiwan's National Chin-Yi University of Technology to supercharge STEM innovation on two continents. Students and professors at both schools will now swap research, ideas, and cutting-edge solutions for tomorrow's biggest tech challenges.
A Florida high school senior serving as state FFA secretary just earned a $20,000 scholarship to study biological engineering at the University of Florida. Isabelle Jenkins represents a new generation of young people choosing careers in agriculture and rural communities.
Florida's youngest university just secured $19 million to help students thrive in STEM careers. The funding will build a massive student support hub and help the school reach 3,000 students by 2030.
Researchers at the University of Florida have discovered the first compound that effectively targets a specific protein that drives lung cancer, potentially opening new treatment options for patients. After screening nearly 700 molecules, they found one that kills cancer cells 100 to 200 times more selectively than existing options.
University of Florida researchers discovered a predator mite that naturally controls two destructive strawberry pests at once. This tiny helper could save farmers money while protecting crops without harsh chemicals.
A Central Florida meteorologist had just one week to raise thousands of dollars to save a young cow named Charley from being processed as livestock. The community rallied together, and now Charley is living his best life at a sanctuary farm.
Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed breakthrough technology that could help NASA detect Earth-like planets capable of supporting life. The NASA-funded system solves one of astronomy's hardest problems: spotting tiny, dim planets next to stars that shine 10 billion times brighter.
Scientists at Florida State University have figured out how to transform pelagic sargassum, the smelly seaweed that smothers beaches and costs millions to clean up, into a valuable food ingredient. The breakthrough could turn a $35 million annual problem into a sustainable solution.
Florida A&M University's golf team dominated the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship, led by injured sophomore star Sascha Robinson who powered through pain to clinch victory. The Rattlers won by 12 shots in their third national title, proving perseverance pays off. ##
Western Washington University is constructing a $54 million building designed to become the campus's "front door" for prospective students and families. The Western Welcome Center will centralize student services and create a social hub when it opens in fall 2027.
Hundreds of volunteers across North Central Florida joined forces for a massive community cleanup, collecting everything from 800 cigarette butts to truck bumpers. The effort spanned three counties and brought neighbors together to beautify their home.
When a winter storm devastated Texas, five volunteers from north and central Florida didn't hesitate to answer the call. They're heading west for at least two weeks to help families recover from the disaster.
New research from Florida International University shows that strategically planted trees can slash hurricane wind pressure on homes by up to 50%. The breakthrough could help homeowners, insurers, and cities build stronger hurricane defenses.
University of Florida gymnast Selena Harris-Miranda nailed a perfect 10 on beam to cap off one of the most spectacular performances in college gymnastics history. The Gators just shattered their own program records three times in three weeks.
The University of Central Florida is creating a new school that helps companies turn their technology investments into real results. Instead of hiring new professors, the school connects existing experts across campus with businesses facing tech challenges.
Florida State University's student-athletes just shattered their own academic record for the second semester in a row, proving that excellence on the field and in the classroom go hand in hand. Nearly 80% of athletes earned a 3.0 GPA or higher.
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