Jazz At LoanDepot: Grammy Award winner and presidential scholar Joey Calveiro performs the Star-Spangled Banner on his saxophone at the North, Hialeah and West campuses commencement on April 25. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

Photo Briefing – April 25, 2026

By Lucas Duarte

April 25, 2026

Claps And Cheers: Honors College graduates anticipate the start of Miami Dade College’s 2026 commencement ceremony for North, Hialeah and West campuses at loanDepot park on April 25. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

Reach For The Stars: A graduate points toward the sky in victory as he crosses the stage during the North, Hialeah and West campuses commencement ceremony in Little Havana. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

Tears Of Joy: North Campus Honors College graduate Ivette Gomez-Fornos wipes her tears as she is named the winner of the $5,000 North Campus Board of Trustees Scholarship at loanDepot park. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

Presidential Walk: Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega walks toward the stage alongside Executive Vice President and Provost Malou C. Harrison during the Wolfson, Medical and Homestead campuses commencement ceremony on April 25. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

Sea Of Confetti: Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega addresses graduates amid plumes of confetti during the Wolfson, Medical and Homestead campuses commencement ceremony at loanDepot park. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

Golazo: FIFA President Gianni Infantino celebrates with graduates during Commencement 2026. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

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Lucas Duarte is studying photography at Wolfson Campus. Duarte, who graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School in 2022, will serve as a senior photographer for The Reporter during the 2026-27 school year. The 22-year-old was born in Brazil and has been taking photos since 2019. He enjoys telling stories through images and aspires to build a career in documentary photography.

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