Nikole Valiente, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

Architect Of Baseball Program At Kendall Campus Dies At 94

April 4, 2024 Nikole Valiente Obituary

Baseball holds a special place in the hearts of South Floridians; it’s a symbol of national pride and community. At Kendall Campus, the baseball diamond was Charlie Greene’s pulpit—it’s where he taught life’s lessons. The legendary coach, who pioneered the campus’ baseball program in 1968 and oversaw it for… Read the rest at our website.

News North Campus

Student Fighting Sickle Cell Had One Wish, She Opted For A Scholarship

March 21, 2024 Nikole Valiente Make-A-Wish Foundation, sickle cell disease

For Fernandye Eugene, perpetual pain is an everyday reality. The 21-year-old frequently experiences blood clots on her arms, legs and feet. Sometimes she struggles with simple functions like breathing and walking. When the pain is too intense, she blacks out. Eugene has sickle cell disease, a rare genetic blood… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Kendall Campus

Kendall Campus To Host 32nd Annual Arts & Letters Day

March 16, 2024 Nikole Valiente

Miami Dade College’s Kendall Campus is hosting the 32nd annual Arts & Letters Day from April 9-10. This year’s theme highlights the therapeutic nature of art and its power to connect people. Events will take place at the Fred Shaw Plaza, the Beat Café (Room K413) and the Speech… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

The White House Is Accepting Internship Applications

March 16, 2024 Nikole Valiente

The Executive Office of the President of the United States is accepting internship applications through April 5. Paid positions are available in areas such as the Office of the Vice President, the Council of Economic Advisers, the Council of Environmental Quality, the Office of Management and Budget and the… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Kendall Campus Softball

This MDC Athlete Designs Cleats For Major League Baseball Players

March 8, 2024 Nikole Valiente Softball, custom cleats

Atavya Fowler was awestruck as she stared at the white Nike Air Force 1’s with a bedazzled logo that popped up on her Instagram feed. “I had never seen anybody paint on shoes before,” Fowler recalls. “I was captivated by that.” Eager to unleash her creativity, Fowler experimented with… Read the rest at our website.

News Homestead Campus

Finn’s Pet Food Pantry Aims To Increase Pet Retention One Paw At A Time

February 22, 2024 Nikole Valiente Pet Food Pantry

There are more than 800 pets housed at the Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department. Capacity at the facility is supposed to be 400 animals. Unfortunately, that is not uncommon nationwide. There are approximately 70 million homeless cats and dogs, according to the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals,… Read the rest at our website.

Medical Campus News

Man Accused Of Peeking At Woman In Restroom At Medical Campus

February 22, 2024 Nikole Valiente Public Safety

A 29-year-old man was arrested after a woman said he peeked at her while she was using a restroom at Medical Campus on Feb. 9. Rishard Parsons was charged with voyeurism, disrupting an educational institution and fleeing and eluding a police officer—two misdemeanors and a felony, respectively. According to… Read the rest at our website.

News Padrón Campus

The Weight Is Over—Padrón Campus Getting Gym Later This Spring

February 21, 2024 Nikole Valiente gym

After receiving official status as a campus in 2001, the InterAmerican Campus—now Eduardo J. Padrón Campus—has blossomed into a burgeoning community, witnessing growth in square footage, enrollment and student services. However, one notable amenity has been absent from Padrón Campus’ environment—a gym. But not for long. Two classrooms on… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing North Campus

North Campus Receives $500,000 Lowe’s Foundation Grant

February 18, 2024 Nikole Valiente Lowe’s Foundation

Miami Dade College’s North Campus was awarded a $500,000 grant by the Lowe’s Foundation for the development of its Construction Trades Institute, a program aimed at preparing students for the skilled-trades industry. The endowment was announced at the College’s monthly Board of Trustees meeting on Jan. 16 at Wolfson… Read the rest at our website.

News

Here’s What You Need To Know About The Revamped FAFSA Form

February 7, 2024 Nikole Valiente FAFSA

If you haven’t completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2024-25 school year, you’ve probably heard about changes to the application. Here is what you should know about the form that became available on Dec. 30. Revisions to the application—which uses financial information to determine whether… Read the rest at our website.

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