Author: Benjamin Vera

BriefingHomestead Campus

Five MDC School of Aviation Students Awarded Eig-Watson Scholarship

Alexander Gonzalez, Martin Herrero, Marcos Perez Hill, Rachel Rodriguez and Jose Zamora received the Eig-Watson School of Aviation Merit Scholarship on April 8 at Wolfson Campus. The $5,000 prize is awarded to scholars pursuing a career in commercial aviation.  Applicants needed to be United States citizens, have completed at… Read the rest at our website.
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Two MDC Students Selected To Coca-Cola Academic Team

Jose Restrepo and Samantha Espinosa were named to the Coca-Cola Academic Team. The honor recognizes academic achievement, leadership and community service. Restrepo, a sophomore in the Honors College at Wolfson Campus, was crowned a Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar. The distinction comes with a $1,500 prize.  The 20-year-old served… Read the rest at our website.
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MDC Students Win Global Solutions Virtual Exchange Sustainability Challenge

Fourteen Miami Dade College students were part of a team that won the International Research & Exchanges Board’s Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge on Jan. 5. The eight-week virtual challenge allows college students across the United States, Jordan and Iraq to collaborate on sustainable solutions to global issues. Team Infinity… Read the rest at our website.
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Lady Sharks Hire New Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

Veteran basketball coach Mario Miller has been selected as the assistant women’s basketball coach at Miami Dade College. He started the position in July.  His responsibilities include assisting with practice, recruiting and strength and condition training.  “This is where coaching has taken me,” Miller said. “Hopefully, further along, I’ll… Read the rest at our website.