{"TotalResults":6,"Results":[{"category":["Academics","Home Page","Employee Portal","Student Portal"],"title":"MDC Named Among Top Institutions in 2025 U.S. News \u0026 World Report Rankings","stitle":"High ranks in a number of categories demonstrate the College’s commitment to excellence","link":" https://news.mdc.edu/mdc-named-among-top-institutions-in-2025-us-news-world-report-rankings/ ","thumbnail":"//www.mdc.edu/img/news/MDC-ranking-1920x1080-1-750x422.jpg","thumbnail2":"//www.mdc.edu/img/news/MDC-ranking-1920x1080-1-1920x1080.jpg","thumbnail3":"//www.mdc.edu/img/news/MDC-ranking-1920x1080-1-165x93.jpg","comments":"https://news.mdc.edu/mdc-named-among-top-institutions-in-2025-us-news-world-report-rankings/#respond","pubDate":"Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:11:07 +0000","creator":"MDC News","guid":"https://news.mdc.edu/?p=19129","description":"High ranks in a number of categories demonstrate the College’s commitment to excellence ","content":"\n\u003cp\u003eU.S. News \u0026amp; World Report, the global authority in education rankings, released today its 2025 \u003ca href=\"https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges\"\u003eBest Colleges\u003c/a\u003e rankings. Miami Dade College has made history with its highest-ever ranking, placing #4 among Top Public Schools \u0026#8211; Regional Colleges and earning a spot in the top 20, ranked #18 among all schools in the South Region.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, MDC was ranked #6 in Best Colleges for Veterans, #10 in Top Performers on Social Mobility and #12 in Best Value Schools in the South Region.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://news.mdc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/BC2025-logos.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"207\" src=\"https://news.mdc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/BC2025-logos-1024x207.jpg\" alt=\"US News \u0026amp; World Report badges\" class=\"wp-image-19127\" srcset=\"https://news.mdc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/BC2025-logos-1024x207.jpg 1024w, https://news.mdc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/BC2025-logos-300x61.jpg 300w, https://news.mdc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/BC2025-logos-768x155.jpg 768w, https://news.mdc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/BC2025-logos-1536x311.jpg 1536w, https://news.mdc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/BC2025-logos.jpg 1740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“It is a true honor to be recognized by U.S. News \u0026amp; World Report in five categories, including as a top-five public institution,” said MDC President Madeline Pumariega. “We take great pride in serving the South Florida community as an education and workforce engine. This important distinction speaks to our commitment to academic excellence and the steadfast dedication of our talented faculty and staff helping students achieve their dreams.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1960, MDC has long been the recipient of many awards and recognitions, including the 2021 Seal of Excelencia, a national certification for institutions that go beyond enrollment to serve Latino students intentionally, and the prestigious 2019 Aspen Prize for College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among state colleges.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout U.S. News \u0026amp; World Report\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eU.S. News \u0026amp; World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on \u003ca href=\"https://www.usnews.com/\"\u003eUSNews.com\u003c/a\u003e each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about \u003ca href=\"https://www.mdc.edu/enroll/\"\u003eenrolling and registering for classes\u003c/a\u003e at Miami Dade College.\u003c/p\u003e\n","position":" left down ","button":" Read more ","newsArticles":[]},{"category":["Athletics","Home Page","Employee Portal","Student Portal"],"title":"Miami Dade College Soccer Teams Make History","stitle":"Men\u0027s and Women\u0027s teams both win season opener in impressive debuts","link":" https://news.mdc.edu/miami-dade-college-soccer-teams-make-history/ ","thumbnail":"//www.mdc.edu/img/news/Men39s-Soccer-Tailgate_559-1-750x422.jpg","thumbnail2":"//www.mdc.edu/img/news/Men39s-Soccer-Tailgate_559-1-1920x1080.jpg","thumbnail3":"//www.mdc.edu/img/news/Men39s-Soccer-Tailgate_559-1-165x93.jpg","comments":"https://news.mdc.edu/miami-dade-college-soccer-teams-make-history/#respond","pubDate":"Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:11:42 +0000","creator":"MDC News","guid":"https://news.mdc.edu/?p=19038","description":"Men\u0027s and Women\u0027s teams both win season opener in impressive debuts","content":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","position":" left down ","button":" Read more ","newsArticles":[]},{"category":["Alumni","Home Page","Employee Portal","Student Portal"],"title":"A Generous Community Says, “Thanks, MDC!”","stitle":"MDC celebrated the College’s 64th birthday with music, food and fun during the I AM MDC Celebration, which raises crucial funds to support students with scholarships and other essential services.","link":" https://news.mdc.edu/sept-6-is-i-am-mdc-day/ ","thumbnail":"//www.mdc.edu/img/news/iam-mdc-2024-750x422.jpg","thumbnail2":"//www.mdc.edu/img/news/iam-mdc-2024-1920x1080.jpg","thumbnail3":"//www.mdc.edu/img/news/iam-mdc-2024-165x93.jpg","comments":"https://news.mdc.edu/sept-6-is-i-am-mdc-day/#respond","pubDate":"Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:40:52 +0000","creator":"MDC News","guid":"https://news.mdc.edu/?p=19008","description":"MDC celebrated the College’s 64th birthday with music, food and fun during the I AM MDC Celebration, which raises crucial funds to support students with scholarships and other essential services.","content":"MDC celebrated the College’s 64th birthday with music, food and fun during the I AM MDC Celebration, which raises crucial funds to support students with scholarships and other essential services.","position":" left top ","button":" Read more ","newsArticles":[]},{"category":["Academics","Home Page","Employee Portal","Student Portal"],"title":"Welcome to a New Academic Year! Register Now for Fall Terms.","stitle":"Scholarships and financial aid available.","link":" https://news.mdc.edu/dont-miss-out-on-early-enrollment-for-fall-2024/ ","thumbnail":"//www.mdc.edu/img/news/Homepage-Registration-Fall-750x422.jpeg","thumbnail2":"//www.mdc.edu/img/news/Homepage-Registration-Fall-1920x1080.jpeg","thumbnail3":"//www.mdc.edu/img/news/Homepage-Registration-Fall-165x93.jpeg","comments":"https://news.mdc.edu/dont-miss-out-on-early-enrollment-for-fall-2024/#respond","pubDate":"Mon, 17 Jun 2024 15:06:15 +0000","creator":"MDC News","guid":"https://news.mdc.edu/?p=16699","description":"Scholarships and financial aid available.","content":"Scholarships and financial aid available.","position":" left down ","button":" Read more ","newsArticles":[]},{"category":["Academics","Home Page","Employee Portal","Student Portal"],"title":"Register for Summer 2024 Term!","stitle":"Flexible attendance options, financial assistance and new programs are available","link":" https://news.mdc.edu/register-for-spring-2024-miniterms/ ","thumbnail":"//www.mdc.edu/img/news/Homepage-Summer-Term-2024.jpg","thumbnail2":"//www.mdc.edu/img/news/Homepage-Summer-Term-2024.jpg","thumbnail3":"//www.mdc.edu/img/news/Homepage-Summer-Term-2024.jpg","comments":"https://news.mdc.edu/register-for-spring-2024-miniterms/#respond","pubDate":"Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:26:43 +0000","creator":"MDC News","guid":"https://news.mdc.edu/?p=15814","description":"Flexible attendance options, financial assistance and new programs are available\n\n","content":"Flexible attendance options, financial assistance and new programs are available\n\n","position":" left down ","button":" Read more ","newsArticles":[]},{"category":["Academics","Home Page","Eduardo J. Padrón Campus","Employee Portal","entrepreneurship","Hialeah Campus","Homestead Campus","Kendall Campus","Medical Campus","North Campus","Science \u0026 Technology","Student Portal","Wolfson Campus"],"title":"MDC a Talent Pipeline for Growing Tech Scene in Miami","stitle":"College offers dozens of in-demand tech degree programs plus rapid credentials and digital badges","link":" https://news.mdc.edu/mdc-a-talent-pipeline-for-growing-tech-scene-in-miami/ ","thumbnail":"//www.mdc.edu/img/news/Miami-Skyline-Tech-Story-750x422.jpg","thumbnail2":"//www.mdc.edu/img/news/Miami-Skyline-Tech-Story-1920x1080.jpg","thumbnail3":"//www.mdc.edu/img/news/Miami-Skyline-Tech-Story-165x93.jpg","comments":"https://news.mdc.edu/mdc-a-talent-pipeline-for-growing-tech-scene-in-miami/#respond","pubDate":"Thu, 25 Mar 2021 20:04:57 +0000","creator":"Gabriel Riera","guid":"http://news.mdc.edu/?p=10292","description":"College offers dozens of in-demand tech degree programs plus rapid credentials and digital badges","content":"\u003cp\u003eEmployment in technology remains strong despite the pandemic, or even because of it, according to recent projections from the U.S. Labor Dept. At the same time that tech jobs are becoming essential to rebuilding a post-pandemic sustainable economy, Miami is experiencing a technology boom.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMDC offers numerous degree and certificate programs available at eight campuses and online, as well as key partnerships with leading global companies to prepare students to meet the needs of employers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMDC is Training the Future Workforce\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We offer numerous cutting-edge short-term and traditional programs, such associate and bachelor’s degrees, in growing and emerging industries led by top faculty and professionals in diverse fields,\u0026#8221; said MDC President Madeline Pumariega. \u0026#8220;Affordability, innovation and reach are the cornerstones of the College, and with Miami’s growing tech scene, no institution is better poised to deliver the talent required for this new workforce.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMDC’s School of Engineering and Technology (EnTec) and its Fernandez Family Global School of Business, Trade and Transportation offer a wide range of degree programs and short-term, high-demand industry certifications in order to meet the local demand for talented professionals.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tech Programs\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMDC’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.mdc.edu/dataanalytics\"\u003eBachelor of Science in Data Analytics \u003c/a\u003eaddresses the need for more skilled professionals who can identify, analyze, interpret, and present the volumes of data that are critical to the success of organizations. MDC’s program recently ranked second in the nation for the most affordable bachelor’s degree in data science in 2021. Students are often hired before even completing the program and work at Baptist Hospital, Assurant, NextEra, Jackson Health System, among others.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith more people working remotely, cybersecurity is in high demand to safeguard organizations. MDC’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.mdc.edu/cybersecurity/\"\u003eCybersecurity Center of the Americas\u003c/a\u003e provides students with the knowledge and skills for securing computers, applications, and networks, identifying threats, responding to cyberattacks and mitigating their impact. Graduates will have the cutting-edge knowledge, hands-on skills, and industry certifications to meet the increasing workforce demands of South Florida employers and beyond. In addition to associate and bachelor’s degree programs in cybersecurity, the center offers short-term specialized training, such as the IBM Cybersecurity Practitioner Course and security skills training courses for professionals. The Cybersecurity Center now also offers several \u003ca href=\"https://www.mdc.edu/cybersecurity/digital-badge-courses/\"\u003edigital badges\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreasing automation is expected to disrupt the jobs landscape for the next five years, according to the World Economic Forum. Students can prepare for the change by receiving a \u003ca href=\"http://www.mdc.edu/automation\"\u003eCollege Credit Certificate in Automation\u003c/a\u003e. The course provides the training needed to acquire a job as an Automation or Applied Automation Specialist in various specialized areas. It can also provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations. The courses can be applied toward the Associate of Science in Advanced Manufacturing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a partnership with Tesla, the leader in electrical car design and manufacturing, MDC’s West Campus houses the \u003ca href=\"http://www.mdc.edu/tesla\"\u003eTesla START\u003c/a\u003e program and state-of-the-art facility, which trains students to become Tesla automotive technicians.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMDC has also created a catalog of online workforce development courses to help individuals, especially those unemployed by the pandemic, acquire new skills and certifications for in-demand jobs. The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course, in collaboration with Amazon and Microsoft, is designed to provide students with technical expertise in cloud concepts, global infrastructure/architecture, pricing, security, and support, while preparing them for the AWS (Amazon Web Services) Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. Get more information on \u003ca href=\"https://www.mdc.edu/cloudcomputingcenter/credit-programs.aspx\"\u003ecloud computing credit programs\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMDC’s \u003ca href=\"http://magic.mdc.edu.\"\u003eMiami Animation and Gaming International Complex (MAGIC)\u003c/a\u003e has South Florida’s premier animation program and training facility. As part of their coursework, students design and create original works and pitch them to industry experts, who provide feedback, internship, and employment opportunities. Some students have even launched their professional careers at MAGIC after having their shorts picked up by major studios. MAGIC has numerous partnerships with major industry giants that provide students with internship and job opportunities including Sony, Disney, Alienware, Univision, Nickelodeon and many others. For more information, visit magic.mdc.edu.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new\u003ca href=\"http://www.mdc.edu/bitcenter\"\u003e Business Innovation \u0026amp; Technology (BIT) Center\u003c/a\u003e has partnerships with Bloomberg, Hootsuite, Facebook, and Salesforce, among others, and offers associate degrees in marketing and financial services, as well as certificates in digital marketing and several industry certifications.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://theideacenter.co.\"\u003eThe Idea Center\u003c/a\u003e at MDC’s innovative programs and events help students, and the community at large, turn their ideas into reality. Courses offer training in information technology, repeatable sales, marketing, finance, and other important skills for running their own business or launching a new startup. For more information, visit theideacenter.co.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.mdc.edu/makerslab/\"\u003eThe Makers Lab\u003c/a\u003e provides training in robotics, 3-D printing, structure modeling and much more in the growing DIY and makers industries. Other dynamic programs include Internet of Things, medical coding and simulation, digital forensics and much more.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe future is here. And MDC is poised to produce the talent that will put Miami on the map as a hot spot for tech innovation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo register and for more information, visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.mdc.edu/registration\"\u003ewww.mdc.edu/registration\u003c/a\u003e or call 305- 237-8888.\u003c/p\u003e\n","position":" left top ","button":" Read more ","newsArticles":[]}]}