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New Student Center Legend Passes Away After 27 Years At MDC

Daryl Perry’s colleagues huddled around his corner office at Wolfson Campus’ New Student Center to celebrate the life of their long-time friend.  They talked about Perry’s life and his time at Miami Dade College over hot tea, a beverage he drank every morning.    “Daryl was, basically and simply put,… Read the rest at our website.
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Children’s Holiday Brings Yuletide Cheer To North Campus Community

Children’s Holiday, North Campus’ free version of Santa’s Enchanted Forest for the community, will celebrate its 14th anniversary on Dec. 14. Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the celebration, which will feature a 12-foot mountain of snow for sledding, dance performances, obstacle courses and a visit from the… Read the rest at our website.
Kendall CampusBaseballNewsSports

Sharks Tab Former Player To Lead Baseball Team

Adrian Morales has won two Division I National Championships and played professional baseball in the Kansas City Royals organization.  Now he has another accomplishment to add to his resume: Miami Dade College selected Morales, who served as an assistant and recruiter under Danny Price for the last three years,… Read the rest at our website.
Homestead CampusNews

Mother And Daughter Take Classes Together At Homestead Campus

Shawna Powell and Zayna Bryan aren’t your typical best friends. They work, attend classes and grocery shop together. They’re also mother and daughter.  “Listen, my mom looks good. People think she’s my sister or cousin, and I say, ‘This is my momma,’” Bryan said. “We are joined at the… Read the rest at our website.
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Miami Book Fair Stirs Literary Pot In Downtown Miami

  The Miami Book Fair took over the streets of downtown Miami for its 36th installation from Nov. 17 through Nov. 24.   This year, the Book Fair featured works of hundreds of nationally and internationally recognized authors. Among the star-studded lineup at this year’s Book Fair: Nicaraguan author Gioconda… Read the rest at our website.
Men's BasketballNewsSportsKendall Campus

Point Guard Off To Fast Start As Sharks Begin Season Strong

The Miami Dade College men’s basketball team (6-1) is off to a fast start. Some of the Sharks’ success can be attributed to the steady play of point guard Kaleb “KJ” Fitzgerald. The 6-foot sophomore played at Jacksonville University last year, and is one of the three Division I… Read the rest at our website.
Presidential SearchWolfson CampusNews

Trustees Restart Presidential Search Process; Here Is What You Need To Know

The Board of Trustees laid the groundwork for selecting a search committee that will be charged with selecting Miami Dade College’s fifth permanent president on Nov. 12. In comparison to the previous search committee, the pool will be smaller and less diverse.   Trustees settled on assembling a committee compromised… Read the rest at our website.
Wolfson CampusWomen's BasketballNewsSports

Shot Blocker Brings International Experience To Lady Sharks Basketball

Alise Markova, who traveled more than 5,000 miles to join the Lady Sharks women’s basketball team, brings an abundance of international experience to Miami Dade College.  The 6-foot-1 inch freshman forward played on Latvia’s national team at the 2018 FIBA U18 Women’s European Championship. She averaged 7.3 points and… Read the rest at our website.
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Professor Once Nominated For A Pulitzer Prize Retiring After More Than Three Decades

Ricardo Pau-Llosa stands out among his colleagues.  The art aficionado with a passion for writing can easily be recognized when roaming Kendall Campus, armed with his signature beige cargo-style photographers vest.    During his more than three decades at Kendall Campus, Pau-Llosa has left an indelible impact.    He co-advised Kendall… Read the rest at our website.
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