MDC’s North Campus Announces 2008 Student Government Association Executive Board (E-Board)
Miami Dade College’s North Campus welcomed student leaders from the college’s newest West and Hialeah campuses during a recent induction ceremony of its 2008 Student Government Association Executive Board (E-Board).
Date Published : Thursday, June 26, 2008
MDC Women’s Basketball Coach to Speak at 2008 U.S. Scholar-Athlete Games
Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Women’s Basketball coach, associate professor and Endowed Teaching Chair, Susan Summons, will be among an extraordinary group of peace brokers at the 2008 United States Scholar-Athlete Games.
Date Published : Thursday, June 26, 2008
Small Business Owners Gear Up for MDC’s Intensive Workshop Series
An eclectic group of small business owners convened in an oversized classroom at Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Wolfson Campus last week to begin the first round of what will be an intense and comprehensive training series designed to sharpen their business skills in the areas of credit, financing, development and expansion, sales and marketing.
Date Published : Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Florida Center for the Literary Arts Selected as One of Four U.S. Organizations to Receive Major Grant from National Endowment for the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced that Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Florida Center for the Literary Arts (FCLA) will be one of four U.S. cultural organizations to receive a major grant to help launch a national reading program called, The Big Read Egypt/U.S.
Date Published : Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Eight MDC Baseball Players Selected in Major League Draft
Miami Dade College (MDC) has always produced top Major League baseball players and the trend continues. Eight MDC baseball players were selected in the recent 2008 Major League Baseball draft making MDC a leader in the nation for colleges providing the largest number of recruits.
Date Published : Tuesday, June 17, 2008
MDC Journalism Speaker Series Continues for Students Aspiring for a Career in Media
In an effort to create an exchange and learning opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in journalism and the communication arts, Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Journalism Speaker Series continues with David Levinthal, Dallas Morning News political reporter, and Mercedes Soler, Spanish language broadcast journalist, writer and columnist.
Date Published : Monday, June 16, 2008
Miami Dade College North Campus Joins National WeatherBug Weather Station Network
As part of its academic focus on the sciences, Miami Dade College’s (MDC) North Campus recently inaugurated a state-of-the-art weather station that will benefit residents throughout the South Florida region and beyond.
Date Published : Monday, June 16, 2008
MDC Physician Assistant Students Shake Up the Competition at National Challenge Bowl
They’re not just good at patient care. Miami Dade College’s (MDC) physician assistant students are also masters at answering hard questions. On May 26, they proved knowledge truly is power by winning second place at the 2008 Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (SAAAPA) National Medical Challenge Bowl held in San Antonio.
Date Published : Thursday, June 12, 2008
Miami Dade College, FPL Collaborate to Mitigate Staffing Shortage and Train Students for Nuclear Apprenticeship Program
With many employees retiring and a great need for more skilled employees, FPL has found a creative way to address its operations and staffing needs by partnering with Miami Dade College (MDC) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, to develop the Nuclear Maintenance Apprentice Training Program, a professional training pipeline program now in its second year.
Date Published : Thursday, June 12, 2008
Second Annual Miami Dade College Tour Takes North Campus TRIO Students throughout the Sunshine State
Twenty-five deserving Miami Dade College (MDC) North Campus students and a program director recently boarded the “North Campus Express” for a three day jaunt to five Florida university campuses.
Date Published : Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Two MDC Kendall Campus Students Selected to Become Future Latina Leaders
Two Miami Dade College (MDC) Kendall Campus students were selected for the prestigious Latinas Learning to Lead Summer Youth Institute, a week-long comprehensive program held in Washington, D.C. to train the next generation Latina leaders. Yanyn San Luis and Odalys Solares are among 22 young women chosen from a pool of more than 5,000 applicants nationwide.
Date Published : Monday, June 09, 2008
Miami Dade College Mobilizes Food Drive for Haiti, Collects 131 Boxes
Concerned about the disturbing images from Haiti broadcast worldwide featuring children and adults desperate for food as a result of the shortages and soaring food prices, Miami Dade College (MDC) President Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón and the college administration turned to its dynamic college community comprised of students, faculty and staff, to mobilize a food drive for Haiti.
Date Published : Friday, June 06, 2008
MDC Students Engaged in Community Service Honored at President's Service Awards Ceremony
Marie Laurence Jean grew up in Haiti, one of the poorest nations in the world. Inspired by a family of health care professionals, she felt a calling to help others. Nearly 5,000 community service hours later, Jean found herself stepping up to the Lehman Theatre stage at Miami Dade College’s (MDC) North Campus to accept one of two lifetime achievement awards presented at the Second Annual President's Volunteer Service Awards Ceremony on June 5.
Date Published : Thursday, June 05, 2008
MDC President Receives Henry M. Flagler Award from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, president of Miami Dade College (MDC) was recognized during the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Goals Conference with the Henry M. Flagler Award for visionary leadership.
Date Published : Thursday, June 05, 2008
MDC's Summer Sports Camps Promote Health and Fitness
This summer, children and teens can have fun while burning calories at Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Sports Camps. Registration fee includes instruction, t-shirts and prizes. MDC employees are eligible for a discounted rate.
Date Published : Wednesday, June 04, 2008
MDC Offers Free Business Workshops for Inner City Small Businesses
Beginning this summer, the Miami Dade College (MDC) School of Business at Wolfson Campus will invite minority and women-owned businesses, from some of Miami’s most underserved communities, to participate in free training workshops designed to sharpen their business skills and broaden their knowledge.
Date Published : Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Miami Dade College Taps Global Audience with MDC TV
Miami Dade College (MDC), the nation’s largest institution of higher education, now has a new component that truly enhances the educational experience, its own television channel, MDC TV.
Date Published : Thursday, May 15, 2008
Aetna Continues to Support Miami Dade College Programs and Cultural Events
In support of a thriving partnership, Aetna, one of the nation’s leading health care benefits company, presented a symbolic check of $107,500 to Miami Dade College (MDC) at its recent Board of Trustees meeting representing various amounts it has provided the college.
Date Published : Thursday, May 08, 2008
Commencement Keynote Speakers Urged Miami Dade College Graduates to Be Heroes, Seize Opportunity and Strive to Make the World a Better Place
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's message to more than 1,100 Miami Dade College (MDC) North Campus graduates was clear: diversity makes this country strong.
Date Published : Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Spend an “Intensivo” Summer with Teatro Prometeo Theatre at Miami Dade College
This summer, actors of all ages can brush up on their skills or learn a new stage craft at Miami's preeminent Spanish-language theater training school Teatro Prometeo Theatre at at the Florida Center for the Literary Arts at MDC Wolfson Campus.
Date Published : Wednesday, May 07, 2008
MDC Faculty and Students Produce School of Architecture Journal: A Gathering of Student Projects Book to Promote the School and Fine Student Work
Miami Dade College (MDC) faculty and students have produced a School of Architecture Journal: A Gathering of Student Projects for MDC’s renowned School of Architecture and Interior Design.
Date Published : Tuesday, May 06, 2008
MDC President to Receive Henry M. Flagler Award from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, president of Miami Dade College (MDC), will be recognized during the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming Goals Conference with the Henry M. Flagler Award for visionary leadership.
Date Published : Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Hands on Miami Honors MDC Art Professor as Artist of the Year 2008
One of this community’s most user-friendly service organizations, Hands on Miami, recently honored MDC Art Professor Nelson Santiago for his accomplishments in the arts and his commitment to several of the volunteer organization’s projects over the years.
Date Published : Thursday, May 01, 2008
Miami Dade College's Summer Camps Offer Fun and Learning for Young Ones of All Ages
It’s never too early to take advantage of the many learning opportunities at the country’s largest higher learning institution.
Date Published : Friday, May 02, 2008
U.S. House Speaker, the President of Georgetown University, a Cabinet Member, and Head of State among Miami Dade College Commencement Ceremony Speakers on May 3
Once again, national and world leaders, top thinkers and renowned speakers will address Miami Dade College (MDC) graduates on Saturday, May 3, as the college holds seven commencement ceremonies representing eight campuses.
Date Published : Friday, April 25, 2008
Free Lunchtime Literary Readings Part of the Florida Center for the Literary Arts’ Writers Institute
Get inspired at the Florida Center for the Literary Arts’ (FCLA) lunchtime reading series during the annual Writers Institute at Miami Dade College (MDC) May 7 to 10.
Date Published : Thursday, April 24, 2008
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Meets with MDC North Campus President to Discuss Future Opportunities for Hispanic Students and the Campus’ Science Complex
In its effort to jointly carry out common goals of promoting educational and employment opportunities for the Hispanic community, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Leadership Group, and Miami Dade College (MDC) North Campus President, Dr. José A. Vicente, met recently in Washington, D.C. to discuss future plans as well as the campus’ new state-of-the-art science complex currently under construction.
Date Published : Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Miami Dade College Receives $100,000 to Fund Scholarships Thanks to Latin Builders Association
MDC Foundation board member Augusto J. Gil, made a $50,000 donation to the college's District Board of Trustees on April 15.
Date Published : Friday, April 18, 2008
Application process for Municipios de Cuba en el Exilio (Municipalities of Cuba in Exile) Scholarships for MDC Students has been Announced
Municipios de Cuba en el Exilio (Municipalities of Cuba in Exile) will soon award three $2,500 scholarships to Miami Dade College students.
Date Published : Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Miami Dade College Jazz Student Recognized by Down Beat Magazine at 31st Annual Student Music Awards
Miami Dade College (MDC) Wolfson Campus jazz student, Kemuel Roig, was awarded “Outstanding Performance” and “Outstanding Composition” by Down Beat magazine at its 31st Annual Student Music Awards. Down Beat is widely regarded as the “bible” of jazz, blues and roots music.
Date Published : Monday, April 07, 2008
MDC Chess Team is Among Top Four in the Country for Sixth Consecutive Year
Miami Dade College’s (MDC) acclaimed chess team nabbed third place at the Final Four Chess Tournament, the nation’s top collegiate chess tourney, for the sixth consecutive year on Sunday, Apr. 6.
Date Published : Thursday, March 27, 2008
Florida Center for the Literary Arts at Miami Dade College Offers Four Days of Creative Writing Workshops by Visiting Writers
The annual Writers Institute, presented by the Florida Center for the Literary Arts (FCLA) at Miami Dade College (MDC), has the talent and the topics to help writers improve their craft and market their manuscripts. Workshops run from May 7 - 10.
Date Published : Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Major Hemispheric Art Exhibition Comes to Miami Dade College’s Freedom Tower as Part of IDB Miami 2008
Diego Rivera’s self portrait welcomed hundreds of art fans to Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Freedom Tower on Mar. 25 for the opening of Beyond Borders: Modernism Through a Selection of Artwork From the Collection of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Washington, D.C.
Date Published : Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Miami Dade College to Honor Outstanding Alumni at Sixth Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Awards Dinner
In what has become a spring tradition in South Florida, Miami Dade College will honor some of its most outstanding alumni at the Alumni Hall of Fame Gala to be held Thursday, April 3 at 6:00 p.m., at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami.
Date Published : Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Miami Dade College Joins Miami-Dade County Public Schools to Present 31st Annual Theodore Gibson Oratorical Project
Hundreds of students will have an opportunity to sharpen their verbal skills once again at the Theodore Gibson Oratorical Project, a joint venture between Miami Dade College (MDC) and Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Date Published : Thursday, March 06, 2008
Historic Partnership to be Established Between Grupo Televisa, Spanish-Language Media Giant, and Miami Dade College, the Largest Institution of Higher Education in the U.S.
Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, President of Miami Dade College (“MDC”), today announced the establishment of an innovative educational partnership with Grupo Televisa (“Televisa”) for the creation of the new Televisa Centre for Film and Television Production at MDC (“Centre”).
Date Published : Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Top Academic Leaders From Across the Nation Will Meet in Miami to Discuss the Future of Higher Education for Hispanics
Many of America’s most influential university leaders will be attending the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) conference on Building Pathways – Construyendo Caminos, Fulfilling Expectations from March 6 – 8, at the Hyatt Regency Miami. Miami Dade College will serve as the host.
Date Published : Wednesday, March 05, 2008
MDC’S Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) Offers free help for low-income tax applicants
Miami Dade College (MDC) has ushered in the 2008 tax season by continuing a tradition that offers free tax preparations to low-income individuals, the elderly and non-English speaking residents.
Date Published : Monday, March 03, 2008
Florida Legislators Edward and Larcenia Bullard Commemorate Black History Month at MDC’s Wolfson Campus
Florida Senator Larcenia Bullard and Representative Edward Bullard were honored Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Wolfson Campus Street Fair, culminating Black History Month at the campus.
Date Published : Wednesday, February 27, 2008
State Farm Youth Advisory Board Grants Miami Dade College Nearly $70,000 for Service-Learning Projects
The State Farm Youth Advisory Board has awarded Miami Dade College (MDC) with a $68,344 service-learning grant.
Date Published : Monday, February 25, 2008
MDC’s Outgoing Medical Center Campus Interim President and Retired Provost to Receive the 2008 Health Care Heroes AXA Advisors Lifetime Achievement Award from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
It is the highest award the Chamber bestows on an individual who, over their lifetime, has made a significant impact on or changed the history of the health care industry in South Florida.
Date Published : Monday, February 25, 2008
City of Doral Helps to Support MDC’s West Campus with Generous Contribution
City of Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez presented MDC’s West Campus with a check for $250,000, to be distributed over the course of five years, and expressed gratitude for the vital role the college serves in his community.
Date Published : Friday, February 22, 2008
Miami Dade College Trustee Armando J. Bucelo Jr. Donates Sculpture to MDC’s Kendall Campus
Respected Coral Gables attorney and Miami Dade College (MDC) Trustee Armando J. Bucelo Jr. and his family have donated a beautiful work of art to grace Miami Dade College’s Kendall Campus.
Date Published : Thursday, February 21, 2008
New MDC Project to Help Low-Income and First-Generation Students Complete School and Prepare for College
Backed by an Upward Bound (UB) grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Miami Dade College (MDC) announced a new program to help improve the graduation rate for students in high school and post-secondary institutions. MDC is slated to receive a total of $1 million over the course of four years. The award is performance-based and renewable through Nov. 2011.
Date Published : Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Jackson Memorial Foundation Donates Nearly Half a Million to MDC School of Nursing
Miami Dade College's (MDC) School of Nursing reaches yet another milestone with the first class of the Jackson Scholars Program gearing up for graduation in May 2008. To ensure the future success of the program, the Jackson Memorial Foundation presented the MDC Foundation with a check for $459,505.
Date Published : Wednesday, February 13, 2008
MDC President Receives the 2008 Reginald Wilson Diversity Leadership Award from the Center for Advancement of Racial Equity at the American Council on Education
Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, president of Miami Dade College (MDC), was recognized this week with the 2008 Reginald Wilson Diversity Leadership Award from the Center for Advancement of Racial Equity at the American Council on Education (ACE). The award was presented at ACE’s 90th Annual Meeting in San Diego.
Date Published : Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Miami Dade College President Nominated by President Bush for the Advisory Board of the National Institute for Literacy
Miami Dade College President (MDC) Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón has been nominated to the Advisory Board of the National Institute for Literacy by President George W. Bush and is now awaiting approval from the U.S. Senate.
Date Published : Wednesday, February 06, 2008
U.S. Postal Service Unveils Black Heritage Month Commemorative Stamp at MDC’s North Campus
North Campus was the site for pride and celebration as United States Postal Service (USPS) representatives unveiled the South Florida commemorative Black Heritage Month Stamp of Charles W. Chesnutt.
Date Published : Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Senator Javier D. Souto and MDC Officials Announce Three Francisco Foundation Scholarship Winners
Miami Dade College (MDC) alumni carry a legacy of excellence and diversity, representing 181 different countries. Therefore it’s no surprise that this year’s Francisco Foundation scholarship winners hail from Chile, Ecuador and Yugoslavia.
Date Published : Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Miami Dade College’s North Campus Honors Former MDC Trustee, Community Leader and Newspaper Pioneer Garth C. Reeves
Miami Dade College’s (MDC) North Campus honored and celebrated the contributions of publisher, activist, and community leader, Garth C. Reeves. The event took place on Monday, Feb. 4, at noon.
Date Published : Friday, February 01, 2008
MDC’s Florida Center for the Literary Arts Plans 'Big Read' Events to Encourage South Floridians to Read Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God
In honor of Hurston’s lasting work, the Florida Center for the Literary Arts (FCLA) at Miami Dade College (MDC) has chosen Their Eyes Were Watching God as the official selection for this year’s Big Read campaign, a national initiative created to restore reading to the center of American culture with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
Date Published : Friday, February 01, 2008
Miami Dade College’s New Alert System to Enhance Communication During Emergency
The tragic incident at Virginia Tech has brought the topic of emergency notification preparedness at colleges to the forefront. In an effort to further enhance effective communication during an emergency, Miami Dade College (MDC) has partnered with Miami-Dade County and Inspiron Logistics to launch a new wireless notification system on Monday, Feb. 4.
Date Published : Wednesday, January 30, 2008
MDC and MIFF Celebrate Milestone with 25th Anniversary Film Program and Poster Unveiling
There is no place like Miami for a film festival. That was the sentiment that resonated among filmmakers, scholars and elected officials who gathered at Miami Dade College (MDC) Jan. 30 to announce the 25th Anniversary program of the Miami International Film Festival (MIFF), featuring 163 films, 10 world premiers and 46 North American and U.S. premiers. The festival runs from February 28 through March 9.
Date Published : Monday, January 28, 2008
MDC President Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón is Elected Vice Chair and Chair-Elect of the Board of Directors of the Association of American Colleges and Universities
Continuing his trend of key federal and national appointments, Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, president of Miami Dade College, has been elected vice chair and chair-elect of the board of directors of the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). His election was announced at the board’s recent annual meeting in Washington, D.C. making him the first Hispanic and community college president to lead this important organization.
Date Published : Sunday, January 27, 2008
MDC Students Rally and Lead Procession to Cast Early Votes in Florida Primary
Despite three torn ligaments in his right knee, Felipe Sousa Matos was determined to lead a procession several blocks from MDC’s Wolfson Campus to the Stephen P. Clark Government Center to cast votes early in the Florida primary election. On Friday, Jan. 25, the president of Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Wolfson Campus Student Government Association (SGA) made his way to the polls in a wheelchair, surrounded by dozens of MDC students who wanted to have their voices heard this election year.
Date Published : Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Miami Dade College embarks on new partnership with Palmetto General Hospital
Colleges play a vital role in the sustainability of a community by initiating lasting relationships with industry that foster opportunity. To that end, Miami Dade College (MDC) officially announces the beginning of a new partnership with Palmetto General Hospital to help meet the national demand for nursing professionals.
Date Published : Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Miami Dade College Welcomes two new Campus Presidents in 2008
Miami Dade College (MDC) President Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón announces the hiring of two new campus presidents. Dr. Gina Cortes-Suarez is the new president at the InterAmerican Campus and Dr. Anita S. Kaplan is the new president of the Medical Center Campus.
Date Published : Friday, January 11, 2008
Miami Dade College’s Florida Center for the Literary Arts awarded Big Read grant for third consecutive year
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has once again chosen the Florida Center for the Literary Arts (Florida Center) at Miami Dade College (MDC) to receive a $20,000 grant to host the Big Read program to promote literary reading by encouraging the community to read one of 16 classic novels from January-June 2008.
Date Published : Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Miami Dade College professor named Historian of the Year
Miami Dade College (MDC) professor Dr. Paul George was honored by the Miami Woman’s Club with its first annual Historian of the Year award. He received the award during the club’s anniversary membership meeting and luncheon on January 8.
Date Published : Wednesday, January 09, 2008
MDC President Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón to receive the Poder-Boston Consulting Group “Excellence in Education Award”
In recognition of four decades of work and advocacy in higher education, Miami Dade College President, Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, will receive the 2008 Poder – Boston Consulting Group “Excellence in Education Award” on March 12 at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts.