Pietra Romano, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

In 2007, Kimberly Coffman was struggling financially. She couldn’t afford to buy new clothes for her two sons who had upcoming job interviews. The experience became the genesis for her latest project Threads of Change, a clothing swap initiative at Kendall Campus that allows the Miami Dade College community… Read the rest at our website.

News

Email Glitch Disrupts Communication Between Professors And Students

February 6, 2025 Pietra Romano

A technological hiccup that affected Miami Dade College student email accounts for about a week in late January sparked confusion among students and faculty. During the disruption, students were able to send emails but they did not receive emails from their professors. College officials said the issue was identified… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

VITA Is Providing Free Tax Preparation Assistance

January 29, 2025 Pietra Romano VITA

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program is providing free tax preparation help at six Miami Dade College campuses—Wolfson, North, Kendall, Padrón, Hialeah and Homestead—from February through April 15. VITA, a program created by the Internal Revenue Service, is offering its services to individuals earning $57,000 or less. In addition,… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Wolfson Campus

MDC Selects Senior Vice President And Chief Operating Officer

January 15, 2025 Pietra Romano

Maryam Laguna Borrego was appointed senior vice president and chief operating officer for Miami Dade College on Dec. 5. “I am honored to assume this role and to further Miami Dade College’s mission of transforming lives through education,” said Laguna Borrego in a college press release. In 2012, she… Read the rest at our website.

Kendall Campus Briefing

Kendall Campus To Host Mint Julep Trilogy

November 18, 2024 Pietra Romano Mint Julep Trilogy

The Performing Arts and Industries department at Kendall Campus, 11011 S.W. 104 St., is presenting the play Mint Julep Trilogy by Nick Zagone on Dec. 4-7 at 7:30 p.m. in Room M113. It consists of three 10-minute short acts: “Mint Julep”, “Coors Light” and “Long Island Iced Tea.” The… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Kendall Campus

Kendall Campus Biology Professor Receives Changemaking Education Award

November 9, 2024 Pietra Romano

Catalina Aristizabal, a biology professor at Kendall Campus, received the Changemaking Education award from the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of South Florida on Sept 4. The award recognizes K-12 and higher education teachers who design educational experiences that prepare students for active civic participation. Winners receive a $100 prize… Read the rest at our website.

News North Campus Hialeah Campus

Professors Team Up To Publish AI Business E-TextBook

October 29, 2024 Pietra Romano AI Book

Miami Dade College has been a national leader in AI education. They were the first institution in Florida to launch associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in Applied Artificial Intelligence. In October, MDC spearheaded a consortium of community colleges to help other institutions develop AI programs. Now business professors Allison Hudson… Read the rest at our website.

Soccer Sports Kendall Campus

Women’s Soccer Team Poised To Start New Era At Miami Dade College

August 20, 2024 Pietra Romano Women's Soccer Preview, Inaugural Season

For the first time since 1990, Miami Dade College athletics will feature soccer this fall. Despite the nearly 35-year hiatus, the program has a rich history, capturing national titles in men’s soccer in 1979 and 1983. But they have never fielded a women’s squad—until now. “We’re going to focus… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Kendall Campus Baseball

Sharks’ Little Papi Drafted By Red Sox In 19th Round Of 2024 MLB Draft

July 24, 2024 Pietra Romano MLB draft

Ortiz. What baseball fanatic doesn’t recognize that name? David Ortiz, better known as Big Papi, is a baseball Hall of Famer who helped the Boston Red Sox end their 86-year World Series title drought in 2004. The jolly Dominican secured two more championships in 2007 and 2013. Today, the… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Homestead Campus

Homestead Campus Hosts Professional Clothing Drive For Women

July 23, 2024 Pietra Romano Agape Network, Clothing Drive

Miami Dade College’s Homestead Campus, in partnership with the Agape Network, a non-profit, faith-based rehabilitation center in Cutler Bay, is accepting professional clothing donations for women until July 31. Donations, which must be free of stains and tears, can include blouses, slacks, loafers, flats, pumps, purses, belts, scarves and… Read the rest at our website.

Author: Pietra Romano

Initiative Gives Students Access To Clothing One Thread At A Time