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Miami Dade College Selects First Female President In School’s 60 Year History

Twenty months and two presidential searches later—Miami Dade College finally has its next president. The Board of Trustees unanimously selected Madeline Pumariega, the daughter of...

Former Wolfson Honors Student Creating Robotic Arm To Help Paralysis Patients

Like most 10-year-olds, Nelson Hidalgo enjoyed his PlayStation. But it wasn’t gaming that interested him the most—it was opening the console and fixing issues...

New Bachelor’s Degree Program In Cybersecurity To Be Offered In January

When the coronavirus pandemic forced the world’s economy to move online, it gave hackers an influx of activity to work with. Since March, the FBI’s...

‘That Girl From Hialeah’ Wants To Be Miami Dade College’s Next President

Her resume is impressive. Madeline Pumariega has served as Wolfson Campus president, chancellor of the Florida College System and she currently the executive vice president...

Rodicio Makes Second Pitch To Be MDC’s President: ‘I’m Ready Today To Help Us Rebuild From The Storm.’

For the second time in 15 months, Lenore Rodicio made her pitch to be Miami Dade College’s next president. The 18-year MDC veteran, who has...

20 Months After It Started Its Presidential Search, MDC Is Close To Finding Its Next Leader

It has spawned a lawsuit, a mock funeral and a rebooted search. Now—after 20 months—Miami Dade College’s quest for a new president might just...
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Presidential Search Down To Seven Semifinalists After Candidate Withdraws

Miami Dade College’s presidential search is down to seven semifinalists after Junius Gonzales, the provost and vice president for academic affairs at the New...

He Went From High School Dropout To SGA President After Getting A Second Chance At MDC

Michael Cruz isn’t your typical student government president candidate.  A year and a half ago, the 18-year-old dropped out of Miami Senior High School and...

MDC Alumna Wins Seat On Miami-Dade County School Board In District 9

Kendall Campus alumna Luisa Santos won a spot on the Miami-Dade County School Board in District 9 Tuesday night.  The 30-year-old defeated Dennis Moss, who...

Panel To Discuss The Effects Of COVID-19 In Weakened Democracies

Wolfson Campus will host Latin America, Now or Never?, the fifth installment of the Presidential Dialogue series, on Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to...

Presidential Semifinalists Selected—Possible Battle Brews Between Candidates With Strong MDC Ties

A battle for Miami Dade College’s top post possibly looms between two candidates with close ties to the school after the presidential search committee...

iCED Using Digital Engagement Platform—Motivote—To Educate Voters

With Election Day less than two weeks away, Miami Dade College is working to increase voter engagement among students.  To meet that goal the College’s...
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