Tag: Student Spotlight

Diego Faria, a recent graduate of the Honors College at Eduardo J. Padrón Campus, was awarded the commissioner's leadership award on May 24.  The award recognizes Faria’s achievements in community involvement and leadership. He was given the...
When her then eight-year-old brother was diagnosed with anxiety in 2017, Andrea Pita was determined to advocate for people afflicted by mental health issues. Five years later, the 17-year-old School for Advanced Studies student at West Campus...

SEDT Alumna Wins Five National Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences Awards

When Domenicca Botero’s 88-year-old grandfather—Medardo Alberto Cevallas Balda—passed away in March of 2020, she struggled to accept his loss.  “During the time that he passed...

Three-Time Cancer Survivor Selected As A Newman Civic Fellow

As a three-time cancer survivor who endured homelessness as a teenager, Angelita Caraballo understands the importance of empathy.  Those experiences steered her toward a life...

Despite Wrist Injury, Shin Continues To Power Sharks Offense

When a reporter recently asked Wooyeoul Shin about his offensive statistics, the Sharks right fielder quickly retorted: “I don’t really care about my stats.” But...

Wolfson Campus Student Wins Karate Championship

David Bavaresco, a 26-year old engineering student at Wolfson Campus, became the World Karate Commission World Champion on Oct. 28 in Orlando. Bavaresco was representing...

MAGIC Student’s Film Airs In Latin America On Nickelodeon And Nick Jr.

Hannah Roza wanted to create a character that showed resilience despite having disabilities. The Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex student created A Lesson in...

Cornelio Is Latest Dominican Athlete To Lead Lady Sharks Volleyball Team

The Miami Dade College volleyball team has a history of recruiting dominant players from the Dominican Republic. In 2011, middle blocker Marifranchi Rodriguez, who won...

After Opening-Season Loss, Ceopa Steps Up To Get Lady Sharks Back On Track

After a difficult season-opening loss (3-2) to Daytona State College, Lady Sharks sophomore Janelly Ceopa searched for answers.  The outside hitter knew she had to...

Homestead Campus Student Selected For Future Female Leaders Scholarship Program

Homestead Campus student, Kennashka DeSilva, has been selected as a Future Female Leaders Scholarship Program recipient. The program, offered by the Executive Women’s Forum, strives...

Homestead Campus Student Collecting School Supplies For Kids

The Strong Survivors, a nonprofit created by Homestead Campus student Takira Brown, is collecting back-to-school supplies for children in Miami-Dade County through Aug. 17. A...

Honors College Student Selected As Point Flagship Scholar

Manuel Faria, who earned an associate’s degree in biology from the Wolfson Campus Honors College this May, has been selected as a 2021 Point...

Honors College Student Selected As Station1 Frontiers Fellow

Estefano Reyes, who graduated earlier this month from the Eduardo J. Padrón Campus Honors College, has been selected for the Station1 Frontiers Fellowship, a...

MAGIC Launches Video Game App That Teaches You Some Of Miami’s History

Ever wondered what was in South Florida before the big city landscapes were here?  You can find out using Dig & Learn, a virtual scavenger...