MDC Receives Second Consecutive $50,000 Grant from Motorola to Further STEM Education
Miami Dade College was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the Motorola Foundation for a second consecutive year.
Date Published : Monday, June 29, 2009
Prometeo Theatre Students to Complete 2-Year Program, Perform Othello for International Hispanic Theatre Festival
The first class of Miami Dade College’s Prometeo Theatre’s two-year Professional Training Program will complete its coursework this July with the performance of an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello during this year’s International Hispanic Theatre Festival.
Date Published : Thursday, June 25, 2009
Seven MDC Baseball Players Drafted in 2009 Major League Baseball Draft
Cultivating top baseball talent has always been a trend for Miami Dade College (MDC) and this year is no different, as seven of the college’s baseball players were selected in the 2009 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft held recently. This year’s selections coupled with last year’s, further cement MDC's place as the nation’s leading institution for providing the largest number of Major League baseball recruits.
Date Published : Friday, June 19, 2009
Innovative Training Program Fills Critical Need for Next Generation of Energy Industry Employees
In the midst of difficult economic times, bright futures await 17 graduates of Miami Dade College’s Electrical Power Technology Program. Today, in a ceremony held on Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Homestead Campus, 13 graduates were presented letters of employment. Four other graduates, who already work for Florida Power & Light Company, received FPL job promotions due to the specialized education they successfully completed at the Program.
Date Published : Monday, June 15, 2009
Miami Dade College’s School for Advanced Studies Named Among Nation’s Best in Newsweek Magazine’s Top High Schools List
The only full-time dual enrollment public high school in Miami-Dade County is enjoying top billing this week thanks to prominent recognition in Newsweek magazine’s recently released list of the nation’s top public high schools in 2009. Miami Dade College’s (MDC) School for Advanced Studies (SAS), ranked 15th among public high schools nationwide, making it the highest ranked school in Miami-Dade County to receive the distinction of appearing on the list.
Date Published : Monday, June 15, 2009
MDC Campus President Appointed to Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
MDC North Campus President Dr. José A. Vicente was recently appointment to the Board of Directors of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.
Date Published : Thursday, June 11, 2009
MIFF Announces Call for Entries with more than $80,000 in Grand Jury Prizes
The Miami International Film Festival, presented by Miami Dade College, recently announced its call for Entries for the 2010 program.
Date Published : Thursday, June 11, 2009
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Actor Wilmer Valderrama Addressed Hispanic Students at North Campus
U.S. Congresswoman and Miami Dade College alumna Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and popular actor Wilmer Valderrama from That '70s Show served as keynote speakers at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s Ready to Lead event at North Campus on June 6.
Date Published : Tuesday, June 09, 2009
U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Presents Check in Support of MDC’s Environmental Center
U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart recently presented Miami Dade College with a check for $142,500 in federal funds to enhance the Kendall Campus Environmental Center.
Date Published : Monday, June 08, 2009
Miami Dade College’s Partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools Spawns 32nd Anniversary of Theodore Gibson Oratorical Competition
The Theodore Gibson Oratorical Project, a joint venture between Miami Dade College (MDC) and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, recently hosted its 2009 Final Competition at the North Campus William and Joan Lehman Theatre. Forty-three Miami-Dade County public school students participated in the 32nd annual event aimed at exposing school children to writings about the black experience throughout the Diaspora.
Date Published : Tuesday, June 02, 2009
MDC Medical Student Wins a Florida Coalition’s Top Award for Community Service
Sonia Fajardo, a 2009 nursing graduate from Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Medical Center Campus, has another reason to celebrate her scholarly accomplishments. From an outstanding pool of statewide nominees, she was recently named a recipient of the Florida Campus Compact’s Excellence in Service Award for the community/state college sector.
Date Published : Friday, May 22, 2009
Speakers at MDC Forum Tout Liberal Arts Education as Key to Producing Well-Rounded Citizens
Major university presidents, business leaders, elected officials, non-profit heads, and students gathered at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus May 21 to attend a one day forum titled Responsibility in a Time of Crisis headlined by keynote speaker and top national thinker Dr. Thomas Ehrlich, senior scholar at The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and former president of Indiana University.
Date Published : Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Facing Unprecedented Budget Cuts and Surging Enrollment, MDC Cancels its Upcoming Open House
Impacted by unprecedented budget cuts and surging enrollment, Miami Dade College is canceling all Open House events scheduled to have taken place at each campus on Saturday, May 30.
Date Published : Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Authors’ Careers Take Off with Help from FCLA’s Writers Institute
With just 20 pages of notes in her hand, Roxanna Elden signed up for her first Writers Institute workshop in 2006. It led to the publication of her first book.
Date Published : Monday, May 18, 2009
Florman Family Foundation, Inc. Donates More than $200,000 to Miami Dade College and the University of Miami
A generous donation of more than $200,000 from the Florman Family Foundation, Inc. to Miami Dade College’s School of Nursing and the University of Miami’s School of Nursing and Health Studies is helping to address this shortage by increasing the ranks of doctorally-prepared faculty at both institutions.
Date Published : Friday, May 15, 2009
Helping the Community and Students at the Same Time…MDC and the Miami Rescue Mission Celebrate Opening of Health Clinic May 14
Greater Miami not only is one of the poorest communities in the nation, but also one of areas with the most residents lacking health coverage. The weather and other factors also contribute to it having a large homeless population. That’s why Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Medical Center Campus and the Miami Rescue Mission (MRM) have collaborated for many years on initiatives aimed at serving the community while also providing students with the real, hands-on experience they need to be successful in their careers and civic lives.
Date Published : Monday, May 11, 2009
MDC Graduate Wins Prestigious $60,000 National Scholarship, Headed to Georgetown
North Campus Honors College graduate Anahi Cortada wins prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship worth up to $60,000 to continue her education at Georgetown University.
Date Published : Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Speakers Inspire Graduates While Praising MDC in May 2 Commencement Addresses
More than 9,100 graduates from Miami Dade College’s (MDC) eight campuses walked across the stage at six graduation ceremonies on May 2. Six commencement speakers delivered parting words to them, including U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, who received an honorary degree from the institution.
Date Published : Monday, April 06, 2009
MDC Phi Beta Lambda Chapters Win Big at State Leadership Conference
Ties knotted neatly, shoes polished, and speech cards in hand, more than 50 Miami Dade College (MDC) students joined hundreds of their college peers recently for the annual Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) State Leadership Conference (SLC) in Tampa, FL. Phi Beta Lambda is a national organization for college students who have an interest in business and leadership. It promotes academic excellence and helps develop future business leaders through various activities and competitions at the district, state and national levels.
Date Published : Monday, April 27, 2009
MDC's Hospitality Institute to Offer Customer Service Training and Job Opportunities to Inner City Residents
Last fall, Miami Dade College launched its new Center for Service Excellence (CSE) at the annual meeting of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau aimed at providing customer service training to the region’s businesses and business organizations. Now, MDC has launched the Hospitality Institute within the CSE to specifically connect job opportunities in the local hospitality industry with Miami’s inner city residents through customer service and job readiness training. More than 350 people have gone through the Institute already.
Date Published : Wednesday, April 22, 2009
South Florida Workforce Board Announces Major Grant for Take Stock in Children of Miami-Dade
Breaking the cycle of poverty can be a daunting challenge, but thanks to Take Stock in Children (TSIC), a program that helps kids from disadvantaged homes succeed academically, that dream is becoming a reality for many children. In an effort to continue serving and increasing the number of students in the program who receive temporary assistance funds, the South Florida Workforce Board recently announced the award of $300,000 to Take Stock in Children (TSIC) of Miami-Dade, which is housed at Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Wolfson Campus. In fact, Rick Beasley, executive director of South Florida Workforce, presented TSIC with the check at a meeting of the College’s District Board of Trustees April 22, 2009.
Date Published : Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Presidential Cabinet Member and Other Prominent Figures Among 2009 Commencement Speakers
Miami Dade College (MDC) has always been known for having major national and international figures speak at its commencement ceremonies. The 2009 graduation May 2 is no exception. On this day, as more than 9,000 students graduate in six ceremonies across Miami-Dade County, major speakers will deliver commencement addresses including U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis, who will speak at the Wolfson Campus graduation.
Date Published : Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Local Television Personalities Featured in Upcoming MDC Journalism Speaker Series
MDC Journalism Speaker Series will next feature two local television reporters, Natalia Zea of CBS 4 and Amara Sohn of NBC 6. Zea and Sohn will talk with students on Tuesday, Apr. 28, at 11: 15 a.m. at MDC’s Wolfson Campus.
Date Published : Tuesday, April 21, 2009
MDC Baseball Team, No. 5 in the Nation, Wins Southern Conference Championship
Miami Dade College’s baseball team is once again in the spotlight. On Apr. 17, the Sharks captured a third consecutive, and seventh in nine years, Southern Conference Championship with a 6-2 win over Indian River State College.
Date Published : Monday, April 20, 2009
City of Miami Proposes $200 million Energy Efficiency Initiative, Choosing MDC to Make the Announcement
Miami Mayor Manny Diaz today announced groundbreaking energy initiative, Energy Smart Miami, that proposes to use federal economic stimulus funds to help spur a $200 million investment in “Smart Grid” technology and renewable energy over the next two years. He joined Miami Dade College (MDC) president Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón; FPL Group chairman and CEO Lewis Hay III; General Electric chairman and CEO Jeffrey Immelt; Silver Spring Networks chairman, CEO and president Scott Lang; and Cisco Systems chairman and CEO John T. Chambers to make the announcement at MDC’s Wolfson Campus.
Date Published : Thursday, April 16, 2009
Miami Dade College Honored Successful Alumni at its Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Gala April 16 Raising nearly $700,000 for Scholarships
The 2009 class of Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Alumni Hall of Fame includes attorneys, a physician, an accountant, journalists, an artist, professional golfer and many other top and successful professionals. MDC presented 23 alumni with its top recognition, induction into the college’s Alumni Hall of Fame, at a gala dinner on April 16 at Jungle Island. A special tribute video was played as each honoree came up to the stage during what was a magical evening. More importantly, nearly $700,000 were raised for scholarships eclipsing last year’s amount.
Date Published : Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Island Burden: Films about Cuba at Miami Dade College’s Tower Theater Apr. 17 – 30
This month, Miami Dade College, in collaboration with the Spanish Cultural Center of Miami and Latinofusión, will present a rare collection of films and documentaries by Cuban directors, as well as filmmakers from Spain, Russia, Germany, Brazil, and Poland, among other countries, regarding Cuba.
Date Published : Monday, April 13, 2009
Miami Dade College Unveils Restored Mural at its Freedom Tower
Miami Dade College unveiled the restored mural at its Freedom Tower on Apr. 9. During a special ceremony, the college showcased the recently restored New World map mural located on the mezzanine floor of the Freedom Tower.
Date Published : Monday, April 13, 2009
MDC's Center for Service Excellence Changing Customer Service One Business at a Time, Reporting Major Strides
Launched six months ago at the annual meeting of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau in Miami Beach, Miami Dade College’s Center for Service Excellence (CSE) is making great strides especially in helping businesses succeed in tough economic times.
Date Published : Wednesday, April 08, 2009
More than 9,000 will graduate from Miami Dade College on May 2
Miami Dade College will graduate more than 9,000 students at six commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 2. Also graduating are the first 40 students to earn a bachelor’s in nursing from MDC. MDC will confer 7,800 associate degrees, 205 bachelor’s degrees as well as college credit and career certificates. Sixty-four percent of graduates are Hispanic, 23 percent are black and 10 percent are white non-Hispanic. Together, these graduates represent 106 countries and speak 45 languages.
Date Published : Thursday, April 02, 2009
FCLA Offers Four Days of Intensive Writing Workshops
The 2009 Writers Institute’s three and four-day intensive creative writing workshops offer budding writers the opportunity to learn the craft and how to get published on fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoir, and more.
Date Published : Wednesday, April 01, 2009
MDC Expands Minority Export Training Program to Help Small Exporters Drive New Sales and Profits
Selling to foreign markets is often harder than selling in the U.S., and for resource-strapped small businesses, it’s even harder. Realizing this, Miami Dade College (MDC) and the Southern U.S. Trade Association (SUSTA) are expanding a free training program that helps small minority and woman-owned agribusinesses learn how to generate new revenue and profits from exports.
Date Published : Friday, March 27, 2009
The Nation’s Leading Spanish-Language Theater Program Holding Auditions for Two-Year Professional Training Program in May
The nation’s leading Spanish-Language theatre program, Prometeo Theatre at Miami Dade College (MDC), will hold auditions for its renowned two-year Professional Training Program May 13 and 14 for the classes commencing Fall 2009.
Date Published : Thursday, March 26, 2009
MDC is Gearing up for its 2009 Commencement Exercises on May 2….Save the Date!
Thousands of excited students, internationally renowned keynote speakers and honorees, music and other festivities await the attendees of the 2009 Miami Dade College Commencement Exercises on May 2.
Date Published : Wednesday, March 25, 2009
MDC's Hospitality Director Shelly Fano Elected Vice Chairperson of the Visitor Industry Council
Shelly Fano, Miami Dade College’s (MDC) director of hospitality management was recently elected Vice Chairperson of the Visitor Industry Council (VIC). “We look forward to her leadership and are confident that the Visitor Industry Council will benefit from her knowledge, skills and unwavering commitment to us,” said Graylyn Swilley, executive director of the VIC.
Date Published : Wednesday, March 25, 2009
MDC Entrusted with Preserving Florida’s History...Major Donation will Support the Effort
The renowned Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archive, Inc. has been donated to Miami Dade College by the Wolfson family.
Date Published : Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Fifth Annual Dr. Armando J. Bucelo Sr. High School Chess Tournament at MDC Draws Top Talent
The Fifth Annual Dr. Armando J. Bucelo Sr. High School Chess Tournament at Miami Dade College (MDC) once again drew some of the region’s top chess players on March 21, 2009 with MDC’s School for Advanced Studies at the Wolfson Campus winning the contest. Held in the Chapman Conference Center at the Wolfson Campus, 70 players from 14 high schools participated. In attendance were MDC Trustee, prominent Coral Gables attorney and major chess supporter, Armando Bucelo Jr., and his father and chess master, for whom the tourney is named, Armando Bucelo Sr.
Date Published : Friday, March 20, 2009
Miami Dade College President Named to Business-Higher Education Forum
Comprised of Fortune 500 CEOs, prominent university presidents, and foundation leaders, Miami Dade College (MDC) President Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón has been appointed to the board of directors of the Business-Higher Education Forum (BHEF) based in Washington, D.C. He is the only Florida president on the board.
Date Published : Friday, March 20, 2009
Pulitzer Prize-winning Reporter Featured in Upcoming MDC Journalism Speaker Series
Edna Buchanan will speak at the Miami Dade College Journalism Speaker Series on Thursday, Mar. 26.
Date Published : Friday, March 13, 2009
Homestead Campus President Joins Civic Leader Tour Hosted by Air Force
Miami Dade College Homestead Campus President Dr. Jeanne F. Jacobs was recently among a select group of 35 Miami leaders who participated in a two-day “Civic Leader Tour” to get a closer look at Air Force operations.
Date Published : Friday, March 13, 2009
Omnibus Bill Contains Support for MDC Thanks to Members of Local Federal Delegation
Despite a threatened filibuster that forced a four-day delay in passage, the Senate passed the $410 billion omnibus spending bill by voice vote last Tuesday night. Included in this omnibus bill are two designated appropriations for Miami Dade College.
Date Published : Wednesday, March 11, 2009
MDC Conference Promotes Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
The InterAmerican Campus’ Mathematics and Natural and Social Sciences departments will host the Exact Sciences Conference on Mar. 24 - 26.
Date Published : Wednesday, March 11, 2009
MDC President Appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Miami Branch Board of Directors
Throughout his four decade career in higher education, Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, president of Miami Dade College (MDC), has been appointed to numerous important national boards, including being tapped to serve by four U.S. Presidents. Now, he has been appointed to the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s Miami Branch.
Date Published : Friday, March 06, 2009
Education Sec. and Dr. Jill Biden Visit MDC to Discuss Access, Achievement and Job Creation
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Dr. Jill Biden today held a panel discussion with nearly 200 enthusiastic students at Miami Dade College to exchange ideas on improving student access and achievement at colleges and universities and the importance of community colleges in job creation.
Date Published : Friday, February 27, 2009
MIFF REEL Education Seminars…Up Close with Film Industry Experts
The 26th Annual Miami International Film Festival informative panels, workshops, seminars, and master classes to educate and entertain. REEL seminars begin Saturday, Mar. 7.
Date Published : Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Miami Dade College Trains Foreign Health Care Professionals to Provide Patient Care in the U.S.
Miami Dade College has established the Foreign Physician Alternative Certification Program, which provides orientation, assistance and training to foreign health care professionals living in the U.S.
Date Published : Wednesday, February 18, 2009
National Print and Radio Journalists Featured in Upcoming MDC Journalism Speaker Series
Miami Dade College’s Journalism Speaker Series, designed to bring students face-to-face with experienced journalists, will feature national journalists Don Hudson and Dan Grech on Feb. 24.
Date Published : Monday, February 16, 2009
MDC Launches Hospitality Institute Offering Customer Service Training and Job Opportunities to Inner City Residents
The Hospitality Institute within MDC's Center for Service to specifically connect job opportunities in the local hospitality industry with Miami’s inner city residents through customer service and job readiness training.
Date Published : Thursday, February 12, 2009
For Second Time in Recent Weeks, MDC Student Athlete Named NJCAA Division 1 Player of the Week
Miami Dade College’s Trevor Mbwake has been selected as the NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Player of the Week Feb. 1 - 8.
Date Published : Thursday, February 05, 2009
MDC Student Selected for the 2009 USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum Student Diversity Program
North Campus Honors College student Evelina Arzanova picked to participate in USDA Agricultural forum this month in Arlington, Vir.
Date Published : Thursday, February 05, 2009
MDC Basketball Standout NJCAA Division 1 Player of the Week
MDC’s Kquanise Byrd is this week's NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Player of the Week.
Date Published : Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Miami International Film Festival, presented by Miami Dade College, Announces 2009 Line Up
The Miami International Film Festival (MIFF), presented by Miami Dade College (MDC), today announced highlights of its 26th edition, running Friday, March 6 – Sunday, March 15, 2009. The complete film slate is available at www.MiamiFilmFestival.com. The 137 selections for this year’s Festival represent more than 40 countries. Along with 40 shorts are 97 feature-length films, including four world premieres, 22 North American premieres and 18 U.S. premieres. Of this year’s eight first-time filmmakers, seven are in competition.
Date Published : Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Miami Dade College’s Future Educators of America Win State Awards
For the second consecutive year, Miami Dade College’s Future Educators of America student organization has received numerous awards.
Date Published : Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The MDC Journalism Speaker Series Returns with a New Roster of Award-winning Journalists to Inspire Students
Miami Herald journalists Fred Grimm and David Ovalle will kick-off the 2009 MDC Journalism Speaker Series on Jan. 29.
Date Published : Thursday, January 22, 2009
Miami Dade College President to Lead Association of American Colleges and Universities
In a historic move, the membership of one of the nation’s most important organizations in higher education, the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), has elected as its chair Miami Dade College (MDC) President Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, making him the first Hispanic and Floridian to hold this key post. His selection was announced at the AAC&U’s recent annual meeting in Seattle.
Date Published : Friday, January 23, 2009
MDC North Campus President and Miami Lakes Mayor Focus on Taking Education to Greater Heights
North Campus President Dr. Jose A. Vicente recently met with Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi to discuss new ways to enhance educational opportunities for area residents.
Date Published : Friday, January 23, 2009
MDC InterAmerican Campus President Appointed to the Children's Trust Board of Directors
Miami Dade College’s (MDC) InterAmerican Campus president, Dr. Gina Cortés-Suárez, has been appointed to The Children’s Trust Board of Directors. A former elementary school teacher for the Miami-Dade County Public School District, Dr. Cortés-Suárez has held key positions at MDC for nearly three decades.
Date Published : Tuesday, January 20, 2009
MDC Physical Therapy Assistant Students Trade Laptops for iPods
Following a growing trend in education, which has seen fewer laptops and more pocket-sized devices in classes, the MDC provided either an iPod Touch or iPhone to each of the 50 students in the Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Date Published : Friday, January 16, 2009
Take the First Step toward a Quality Education and Exciting Career at MDC’s Open Houses
Visit one of Miami Dade College’s Open House events, scheduled this month at all eight campuses, to learn about hundreds of career study opportunities.
Date Published : Monday, January 12, 2009
MDC Announces Articulation Agreement with Alabama-based Tuskegee University
In an effort to open up new opportunities for its students, Miami Dade College (MDC) and Tuskegee University in Alabama have announced an articulation agreement. Tuskegee joins more than 70 universities nationwide and internationally that have established agreements with MDC to provide a seamless path for transferring students.
Date Published : Friday, January 09, 2009
Carnegie Foundation Selects MDC for Prestigious Community Engagement Recognition
After a rigorous selection process, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching announced it has selected Miami Dade College (MDC) for its 2008 Community Engagement Classification. MDC was recognized for its extensive community involvement initiatives - particularly for helping first generation and disadvantaged students attend college and for its well-known service-learning program.
Date Published : Thursday, January 08, 2009
MDC to Provide Free Income Tax Service
Miami Dade College will provide free income tax preparation service for low-income members of the community.
Date Published : Wednesday, January 07, 2009
MDC School of Architecture Leading South Florida in Technology Education
MDC students at the North Campus are receiving instruction on some of the most advanced architecture software currently available.
Date Published : Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Polish Your Creative Writing Skills In 2009
Start the year right with a new slate of creative writing classes offered by the Florida Center for the Literary Arts