Ammy Sanchez, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

This Fashion Guru Has Collaborated With Calvin Klein—Now He Helps Students At The Miami Fashion Institute

April 28, 2021 Ammy Sanchez Professor Spotlight, Fashion, Miami Fashion Institute, MFI

Julian Asion, a self-described fashion engineer, has a résumé that crisscrosses more than four decades and includes stints with distinguished designers such as Zac Posen, Isabel Toledo and Calvin Klein. He has even made garments for Michelle Obama. Now, the retired 71-year-old fashion guru is offering a big assist… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

Ismare Monreal Appointed To Miami Dade College’s District Board Of Trustees

April 20, 2021 Ammy Sanchez Board of Trustees, BOT

Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Ismare Monreal to Miami Dade College’s Board of Trustees. Monreal, who will serve a four-year term, was sworn in at Tuesday’s BOT meeting. “I’m super excited to be back at Miami Dade in a different role,” said Monreal, who earned an associate’s degree from the… Read the rest at our website.

Forum

Understanding Your Past To Thrive In The Future

April 19, 2021 Ammy Sanchez culture, identity, language

Knowing three languages opens doors to wonderful opportunities, but who knew that living in three different countries could cause someone to hate their background? Almost two decades ago, two Ecuadorians—my parents—embarked on an adventure to Goiânia, a city in the countryside of Brazil, in hopes of finding better job… Read the rest at our website.

News

An Organization Focused On Increasing Male Minority Graduation Rates Is Coming To MDC

April 15, 2021 Ammy Sanchez Minorities, club

An organization focused on increasing the number of male minority college graduates — Brother 2 Brother — wants to start a chapter at Miami Dade College. The group, part of the Student African American Brotherhood, would be based at Kendall Campus but open to students at all eight MDC… Read the rest at our website.

News Wolfson Campus

‘He’s Like An Advocacy Machine’: Wolfson Campus Student Serving Community On Transit Alliance Council

April 8, 2021 Ammy Sanchez Honors College, mass transit, District 6

As a freshman, Nic Arce woke up at 7 a.m. to ride the Metrorail to Wolfson Campus. During the 40-minute commute, the Miami Springs resident indulged in the scenic view, visualized choreography for the music he listened to and daydreamed about the future. But Arce knows everyone’s experience with… Read the rest at our website.

News

Meek Center’s Enrollment Thriving Despite Coronavirus Pandemic

April 7, 2021 Ammy Sanchez Meek Center

The Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center has been thriving despite the coronavirus pandemic. According to college officials, the outreach center located in the heart of Liberty City saw an 80 percent increase in enrollment—from 291 to 524 students—this spring semester compared to the same time last year. Enrollment… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Wolfson Campus

Reporter Alumna Lands Job As On-Air Journalist At América TeVé

March 17, 2021 Ammy Sanchez Alumni Spotlight, Journalism, Alumna

Valentina Gonzalez, who served as the Wolfson Campus bureau chief for The Reporter during the 2018-19 school year, has been hired as a reporter at América TeVé, a local Hispanic television station. Gonzalez, 22, started her new assignment on March 15. Her responsibilities include pitching, covering and writing news… Read the rest at our website.

News North Campus

North Campus Invests $80 Million In Construction And Renovation Projects

March 11, 2021 Ammy Sanchez North Campus, renovations, construction

North Campus’ grounds have a rich history—it became Miami Dade College’s first campus in 1960 and even hosted a naval air station during World War II. However, more than 60 years after the campus was inaugurated, many of its buildings and utilities have reached the end of their life… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Wolfson Campus

Former Reporter Editor Lands Internship With The Texas Tribune

February 9, 2021 Ammy Sanchez Journalism, Internship, Texas Tribune

Heidi Perez-Moreno, who served as editor-in-chief of The Reporter during the 2019-20 school year, has been selected for a summer internship with The Texas Tribune. Perez-Moreno, 20, will begin the paid internship on June 7. “It’s a dream to work with a [news organization] that I’ve been a fan… Read the rest at our website.

News North Campus Padrón Campus

The Reporter And Urbana Win Top FCSPA Honors

February 9, 2021 Ammy Sanchez The Reporter, Urbana

Two Miami Dade College publications—The Reporter and Urbana—won top honors at the Florida College System Publications Association virtual conference on Jan. 29. For the tenth year in a row, The Reporter was named the top two-year student newspaper in Florida. Urbana, the literary magazine at Padrón Campus, was selected… Read the rest at our website.

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