April 9, 2025
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Miami Dade College Severs Ties With The Confucius Institute

Heidi Perez ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  , 
Miami Dade College has cut ties with the controversial Confucius Institute, a Chinese-state funded program that incorporates Chinese culture into Western institutions.  In a letter to the Confucius Institute Headquarters on Sept. 5, Interim President Rolando Montoya said the College will no longer continue its nearly ten-year partnership, effective… Read the rest at our website.
Photo of the Berlin Wall at Wolfson Campus.
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M.A.G.I.C. Students Create Berlin Wall App

Roxy Garcia ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  , 
A 12-foot-tall, 3-foot-wide section of the Berlin Wall sits at Wolfson Campus surrounded by panels that explain post-World War II history.   The artifact, given to the College in 2014, is located at the corner of N.E. 3rd St. and 2nd Ave. by building one. It’s a glimpse into the… Read the rest at our website.
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Here Is Who Was Selected To Be MDC’s Interim President

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By Heidi Perez-Moreno and Corbin Bolies Miami Dade College’s Board of Trustees selected Rolando Montoya, who retired from the College three years ago as College Provost, on Aug. 29 to serve as interim president while they find a permanent replacement for Eduardo J. Padrón. Montoya’s appointment officially started on… Read the rest at our website.
Photo of Camila De La Rosa.
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Freshman Setter Brings International Flare To Lady Sharks Volleyball Team

Jose Tovar ,  ,  , 
Camila De la Rosa, an 18-year-old-setter from the Dominican Republic, is one of several Lady Shark volleyball players with international experience.  The 5-foot-9 inch tall freshman played on the Dominican Republic’s U-15 National Team when she was 13. De la Rosa has also represented her country at various international… Read the rest at our website.
President Padron and Homestead Major Jon Burgess signing papers.
Homestead CampusNews

City Donates Land To Create Student Success Center At Homestead Campus

Alina Halley ,  , 
Miami Dade College recently acquired 26,603 square feet of land from the City of Homestead to construct a one-stop student services hub and entrepreneurial institute.  The property transfer was finalized at a signing ceremony in August at Homestead City Hall. “This building will help people with talent reach their… Read the rest at our website.
Dr. Padron giving a speech on stage.
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Padrón Opts To Not Stay As MDC President; Last Day Will Be Friday

Corbin Bolies ,  ,  ,  , 
Eduardo J. Padrón, who built Miami Dade College into a higher education juggernaut during his 25 years as president, will not stay on past Friday, according to a senior administration official.  He announced his plan to retire in February, but there had been hope he would stay on as… Read the rest at our website.
Lenore Rodicio speaking at Convocation.
NewsPresidential SearchWolfson Campus

Last Candidate Standing In Miami Dade College Presidential Search—For Now.

Heidi Perez ,  ,  ,  ,  , 
Who is Lenore Rodicio? “I am not Eduardo Padrón,” Rodicio emphatically told the Board of Trustees during her finalist interview on July 24, minutes before they rebooted the five-month presidential search process, temporarily leaving her as the lone candidate.  Miami Dade College’s provost continued: “I’ve had the honor of… Read the rest at our website.
New building at Medical Campus.
Medical CampusNews

Medical Campus Unveils Center For Learning, Innovation And Simulation

Adriana Dos Santos ,  ,  , 
Sirens blare at Medical Campus.  Behind a glass door is a white, automated ambulance; its red and blue lights and movements are controlled by student paramedics and medical professors.  The ambulance, one of 15 medical simulation rooms, is located on the third floor of the campus’ new Center for… Read the rest at our website.
Photo of one of the food stations.
North CampusNews

North Campus Cafeteria Reopens After Delayed Renovation Project

Roxy Garcia ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  , 
The wait is over.   North Campus opened a new, state-of-the-art cafeteria on Aug. 26—the first day of the fall term. The cafeteria was shut down for 15 months while the project was completed.    The 10,284-square foot facility is located on the first floor of building four. It includes a… Read the rest at our website.
Volleyball team on court.
SportsKendall CampusVolleyballNews

Lady Sharks Volleyball Returns With Freshmen-Laden Team

Jose Tovar ,  ,  , 
The Miami Dade College Lady Sharks volleyball team is starting the season with a very clear goal—to win the national championship. They won the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I national title in 2016 and 2017 and fell just short of capturing a third consecutive crown in 2018.… Read the rest at our website.

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