Author: Juan S. Gomez

NewsKendall Campus

Vice Provost Of Human Resources To Retire After 19 Years At MDC

Beate Hughes-Brown was looking for guidance when she connected with Iliana Castillo-Frick.  Following a workforce development program hosted by the University of Miami in 1993, the pair discussed how Hughes-Brown could transition from the hospitality field to human resources. Twenty-seven years later, Hughes-Brown is a seasoned human resource administrator… Read the rest at our website.
NewsNorth CampusKendall CampusPadrón Campus

These MDC Publications Are In The Hunt For A National Pacemaker

Four Miami Dade College student publications—AXIS, Urbana, Miambiance and The Reporter—have been selected as finalists for the prestigious Pacemaker award. The prize, awarded by the Associated Collegiate Press, is the highest distinction given to collegiate publications. Finalists were selected based on work published during the 2021-22 academic year. Winners… Read the rest at our website.
BriefingKendall Campus

Kendall Campus Appoints Interim Honors College Director

Aurora Alonso started as the interim Honors College director at Kendall Campus on Aug. 29.  Alonso will help Honors College students with enrollment and advisement. She replaces Cynthia Okoe, who is now the interim chairperson for the school of engineering, technology and design at Wolfson Campus.  “I’m very excited… Read the rest at our website.
NewsWest Campus

SAS West Student Making A Difference As Mental Health Advocate

When her then eight-year-old brother was diagnosed with anxiety in 2017, Andrea Pita was determined to advocate for people afflicted by mental health issues. Five years later, the 17-year-old School for Advanced Studies student at West Campus has raised more than $80,000 through collection drives for the Anxiety and… Read the rest at our website.
NewsNorth CampusKendall CampusPadrón Campus

Three MDC Literary Magazines Selected As Pinnacle Award Finalists

Miami Dade College student publications—AXIS, Miambiance and Urbana—have been selected as finalists for the College Media Association’s Pinnacle Award in the Two-Year Literary Magazine of the Year category. The contest recognizes excellence in student work produced during the 2021-22 academic school year that was created for magazines, newspapers, websites,… Read the rest at our website.