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

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship Is Accepting Applications

November 3, 2022 Veronica Romano Scholarship

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation is accepting applications until Jan. 13. Goldwater scholars can receive up to $7,500 for the academic year to cover tuition, fees and any other additional needs. Eligible students must be U.S. residents or citizens, be full-time sophomores or juniors, have… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

MDC Online Appoints New VP Of Academic & Learning Technologies

October 17, 2022 Veronica Romano New Staff

Nestor Pereira was appointed as the new Vice Provost of Academic & Learning Technologies at Miami Dade College Online on Sept. 26. “I’m looking forward to helping all our students achieve success through the use of cutting-edge and innovative technology tools,” Pereira said. Pereira, 47, will lead the division’s… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Accepting Applications

October 4, 2022 Veronica Romano Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship

Applications for the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship will open from Oct. 6. to Jan. 12. The scholarship awards up to $55,000 annually to cover tuition, living expenses, books and additional fees at any four-year academic institution. Eligible students must be transferring sophomores at any accredited U.S.… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

National Nuclear Security Administration Accepting Internship Applications

October 4, 2022 Veronica Romano Internship, NNSA

The Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program at the National Nuclear Security Administration is accepting internship applications for next summer. To help future NNSA missions, applicants will be eligible to receive paid internships and research opportunities in different fields of study such as STEM, communication, management, business, policy and law.… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Hialeah Campus

Hialeah Campus Appoints New iCED Director

August 9, 2022 Veronica Romano iCED, New Director

The Institute for Civic Engagement & Democracy at Hialeah Campus selected Christina Sudduth as its new director in July. Sudduth, 36, will lead efforts with students and faculty to increase democratic engagement and community service. “I am looking forward to learning more about the Hialeah community…and supporting students as… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Wolfson Campus

Wolfson Campus To Host Children’s Trust Family Expo Event

July 8, 2022 Veronica Romano fair, Children's Trust

The Children’s Trust will host a Family Expo event at Wolfson Campus, 300 N.E. 2nd Ave. in Kyriakides Plaza between building 1 and 2 on July 23 from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. It will feature exhibits highlighting child care, arts, sports, health and wellness, STEM and family services.… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing North Campus Homestead Campus Wolfson Campus

Miami Dade College Awarded $4.5 Million in Upward Bound Grants

June 27, 2022 Veronica Romano grants

The United States Department of Education awarded Miami Dade College $4.5 million in Upward Bound grants to help high school students prepare for college. The grants have been renewed for the next five years⁠—MDC has received Upward Bound grants since 2017—and will be distributed to the Homestead, North and… Read the rest at our website.

A&E

Stranger Things Returns After Three-Year Hiatus

June 8, 2022 Veronica Romano Netflix, Sci-Fi, Review, TV Series

Stranger Things released its fourth season following a three-year wait on May 27. The hit series has been a success in 83 countries with 268.79 million hours viewed and counting since its 2016 release. This season’s plot is set in March of 1986, nine months after the events of… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

Director Of Specialized Projects & Strategic Communication Selected

May 31, 2022 Veronica Romano New Staff

Amanda Busse was tabbed as Director of Specialized Projects & Strategic Communication in the President’s Office at Miami Dade College. Busse, 28, who started in May, will produce strategic communications aligned with MDC’s mission. “I hope to impact the students by helping President Madeline Pumariega further her vision in… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Wolfson Campus

Hackathon To Take Place At MDC, May 18-22

May 16, 2022 Veronica Romano The Idea Center, Hackathon

Miami Dade College will host the Activate x Wormhole Hackathon from May 18 to the 22 at The Idea Center and the Business Innovation & Technology Center at Wolfson Campus, 300 N.E. 2 Ave. The five-day event will be split into workshops and a hackathon where participants will learn… Read the rest at our website.

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