Freedom Tower23 — Historic Reopening: Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega (with scissors) leads the ribbon-cutting event on Sept. 16 that officially reopened the Freedom Tower after the historic building underwent a more than $30 million renovation. Pictured with Pumariega are Student Government Association presidents, College administrators and Board of Trustees members. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

Wolfson CampusPhoto Briefing

Photo Briefing – Sept. 16, 2025

By Lucas Duarte

September 17, 2025

Beacon Of Hope: The Freedom Tower stands tall in Downtown Miami after a $30 million renovation that spanned across two years. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

Tower Talk: Pictured is Jorge Plasencia, chair of the board of directors of the MDC Foundation, who gave the opening remarks at the reopening of the Freedom Tower on Sept. 16. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

Strike A Pose: North Campus President Fermin Vazquez and North Campus Student Government Association President Virnanyeli Garcia pose for a selfie at the Freedom Tower reopening on Sept. 16. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

Live Coverage: The lobby of the Freedom Tower filled up with media correspondents covering the reopening of the historic building on Sept. 16. 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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