Briefing - The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

For the third straight year, Urbana, the student-led hybrid literary arts magazine at the Eduardo J. Padrón Campus has earned a Gold Crown from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Volume 15, which featured a Quinceañera theme, received the award based on its overall excellence. The work was published during… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

Applications Being Accepted For Board Of Trustees Scholarship

March 14, 2023 Veronica Romano

The Miami Dade College Board of Trustees Scholarship is accepting applicants until March 24. Eight students—one from each MDC campus—are selected to receive the $5,000 scholarship to be used for tuition and fees. Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need, plan to graduate this semester with… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

Summer STEM Research Institute Accepting Applications

March 14, 2023 Juan S. Gomez

The Miami Dade College School of Science’s Summer 2023 STEM Research Institute is accepting applications until March 31. Applicants will have the opportunity to perform undergraduate research work and participate in networking, career exploration and personal development workshops. The internship takes place from May 15 to Aug. 18. Research… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing North Campus

North Campus Appoints New Assistant Dean of Students

March 1, 2023 Olivia Valkenburg

Wendy Joseph was selected as the interim assistant dean of students at North Campus. She started her position on Feb. 13. Joseph will provide assistance to the dean’s office, which offers academic advisement and refers students to services like Single Stop, ACCESS and the Office of Veteran & Military… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Padrón Campus

Padrón Campus Professor Receives Cybersecurity Instructor Of The Year Award

February 26, 2023 Veronica Romano EC-Council

Diego Tibaquirá, a computer science professor at Eduardo J. Padrón Campus, received the Academia Instructor of the Year Award from the EC-Council on Jan. 12. The EC-Council, a leading information technology certification award body, recognizes five instructors every year. “I feel honored to represent Miami Dade College, our students… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing North Campus

Funeral Services Program Appoints New Program Coordinator

February 26, 2023 Nikole Valiente

Tanya Scotece was selected as the program coordinator of Funeral Services Education at North Campus. She began her duties in January. Scotece plans to expand networking opportunities and hands-on learning experiences for students seeking to enter the death care industry. “My goal is to foster relationships outside of the… Read the rest at our website.

North Campus Briefing

North Campus Appoints Interim Honors College Director

February 26, 2023 Paola Proenza The Honors College

Taniesha Wright was selected as the interim Honors College Director at North Campus on Feb. 13. Wright will assist Honors College students with enrollment and advisement. “I don’t take this position lightly,” Wright said. “I take it with responsibility knowing that this is a very important role.” For the… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Kendall Campus

Kendall Campus Appoints New Miami GEAR UP Director

February 26, 2023 Nicole Del Rio Miami GearUp

Lisa DeCastro was selected as the new director of the Miami Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program at Kendall Campus on Jan. 3. DeCastro will oversee and promote the grant program, which prepares local middle school students to attend college by offering one-on-one mentorship and informational sessions… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing North Campus

North Campus To Host Community Engagement Fair

February 26, 2023 Gabriella Gutierrez

The Institute for Civic Engagement & Democracy is hosting a community engagement fair at North Campus in the 4000 building on March 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students attending the event will have the opportunity to network and volunteer with local non-profit organizations like Camillus House, Touching… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing North Campus

North Campus Seeking Donations For Diaper Drive

February 15, 2023 Olivia Valkenburg

The ACCESS department at North Campus, 11380 N.W. 27th Ave., is hosting a diaper drive until March 6. Diapers can be dropped off in Room 6113 Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. “We want people to know we… Read the rest at our website.

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