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Lawsuit Alleges Professor Told Disabled Student His Brain Was Broken

February 7, 2020 Heidi Perez lawsuit, Kendall Campus, Disability

A disabled student is suing Miami Dade College in federal court, claiming a professor refused to give him additional time on exams and said that his brain was broken, according to a lawsuit filed in November. Court documents claim Kendall Campus professor Chin Yu Kuo told Adrian Dominguez, who… Read the rest at our website.

Photo of Kency Herrera, one of many undocumented students.

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Senate Bill Would Grant Financial Aid To Undocumented Students

February 7, 2020 Alexa Hernández Florida, DACA, senate, bill, undocumented

Finding universities that accomodate undocumented students has felt like looking for a needle in a haystack for Kency Herrera. The 19-year-old nursing student at The Honors College at Wolfson Campus has stayed afloat this year through the program’s full-ride scholarship, but has seen first-hand how few transfer schools provide… Read the rest at our website.

Pictured left-to-right are Gregory Sobel, Gina Duran and Stephen Nesvacil.

North Campus Kendall Campus News

North Campus Planting Seeds For Composting Project

February 7, 2020 Roxy Garcia waste, Kendall Campus, North Campus, Environment, compost

Shannon Harry pays a visit to Kendall Campus’ cafeteria at 1 p.m. every Wednesday. She takes egg shells, banana peels, coffee grinds and fruit pits left behind from the lunch preparation to lather onto a thick layer of brown leaves and dirt. Crafting the compost pile at Kendall Campus’… Read the rest at our website.

A bucket with eggplants and garden gloves inside. Sustainable Living practiced at Wolfson Campus.

Wolfson Campus News

Edible Garden Brings Sustainable Living To Wolfson Campus

February 7, 2020 Danelis Olivera-Herrera Wolfson Campus, sustainable living, garden, MCI

Ingrid Salamanca munches on leaves growing from a lime tree inside a lush botanical garden. The 23-year-old student at Miami Dade College shares the crunchy leaves with friends, all of whom meet every Wednesday morning to cultivate the area’s vast collection of organic produce at Wolfson Campus. It allows… Read the rest at our website.

MDC's men's basketball team during time out.

News Sports Kendall Campus Men's Basketball

Run MDC Hits Snag After Winter Break

February 7, 2020 Daniel Tamariz Kendall Campus, Men's Basketball, run mdc

The Miami Dade College men’s basketball team hit a rough patch after winter break, losing five of their first seven conference games. They were 13-4 on Jan. 8 before losing their conference opener to ASA College 78-76. Two of the losses have been to rival Broward College leaving the… Read the rest at our website.

Amber Dalfonso laughing with her teammates.

Kendall Campus Softball News Sports

Sophomore Ready To Lead Freshmen-Laden Team

February 7, 2020 Jose Tovar Softball, Kendall Campus

The Miami Dade College softball team features 16 freshmen this season. Despite the abundance of youth, there is one sophomore, Amber Dalfonso, who is expected to be at the center of the Sharks’ offensive attack. The outfielder from Apopka had a breakout season for the Lady Sharks last year.… Read the rest at our website.

News Sports Kendall Campus Baseball

Miami Native Comes Back To Play For Sharks

February 7, 2020 Jose Tovar Kendall Campus, Baseball

As far as Erick Orbeta can remember, he has always held a baseball and a bat in his hands. Now the 5-foot-11-inch second baseman, who played at Hillsborough Community College last year, hopes to show off his skills as one of the key additions to the Sharks revamped roster.… Read the rest at our website.

MDC alumni Esther "Shelly" Smith Fano and Luisa Santos.

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Candidates With MDC Ties Face Off In School Board Race

January 24, 2020 Heidi Perez Elections, school board, campaign

Two candidates gunning for a seat on Miami-Dade County’s School Board have close ties to Miami Dade College. Luisa Santos, who graduated from The Honors College at Kendall Campus in 2012, and Esther “Shelly” Smith Fano, the executive director of MDC’s Hospitality Institute—are two of the four candidates running… Read the rest at our website.

Chelsea Lee Williams takes her talents to Broadway.

Wolfson Campus News

NWSA Theater Alum Takes Her Talents To Broadway

January 24, 2020 Alexa Hernández NWSA, Alumna, Musical, broadway

Chelsea Lee Williams spent most of her childhood acting on her elementary school’s auditorium stage. Now, the New World School of the Arts alum has another honor to add to her portfolio. Williams has been cast in the Broadway musical Girl from the North Country. It’s directed by Conor… Read the rest at our website.

Desmond Meade is one of many fighting for voting rights for former felons.

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Florida Supreme Court Rules Felons Must Pay Fines Before Regaining Voting Rights

January 24, 2020 Heidi Perez voting rights, amendment 4, florida supreme court, court

More than a year after Florida restored voting rights to convicted felons who have completed their sentence, the Florida Supreme Court sided with legislation that says they must pay all court-ordered fees before that can happen. The court’s decision on Jan. 16 could affect the voting rights of nearly… Read the rest at our website.

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