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Senator Lamar Alexander and MDC vice president and provost Lenore Rodicio chatting.

FUTURE Act Restores Nearly $255 Million In Funding To Minority-Serving Institutions

January 10, 2020 Alexa Hernández congress, North Campus, STEM, funding, bill, future act

President Donald Trump approved legislation on Dec. 19 to restore nearly $255 million in permanent funding to minority-serving institutions and simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid application process for students. Congress and the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the Future Act the week prior, after the funding… Read the rest at our website.

MDC Foundation letter condemning decision to reboot presidential search.

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MDC Foundation Letter Condemns BOT Decision: ‘Discarding The Selection Process Has Placed The College In A Dangerous Limbo.’

August 5, 2019 Corbin Bolies funding, Board of Trustees, BOT, Presidential Search, students, MDC Foundation, donors

The Miami Dade College Foundation Board of Directors sent a strongly worded letter to the Board of Trustees on Friday condemning their decision to reboot the presidential search, saying it places the College in danger of losing private donors and student scholarships. “There is a growing sense that the… Read the rest at our website.

MDC President Eduardo J. Padron receiving the award.

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Aspen Institute Awards MDC $350,000 Prize For College Excellence

April 12, 2019 Alexa Hernández funds, funding, Aspen prize

Miami Dade College was awarded the prestigious 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence on April 2 in Washington D.C. The biennial award, a $350,000 prize, recognizes colleges with high graduation and transfer rates and whose students find employment after completing their degrees. This year, the College shared the… Read the rest at our website.

Public schools graphics by Kaley Peniche.

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Funding For Public Schools Is Crucial

February 8, 2019 Genesis Sotomayor Teachers, funding, strike, public schools, education system

The Los Angeles teachers’ strike shouldn’t reflect anything new about the American education system, but some are still oblivious to its shortcomings. The non-profit group United Teachers Los Angeles recently asked their district to reduce class sizes and hire more nurses, librarians, counselors, and social workers. For the first… Read the rest at our website.

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Homestead Campus Receives Five Year Grant From The National Science Foundation

January 24, 2019 Heidi Perez STEM, grant, funding, Homestead Campus

Homestead Campus was awarded more than $800,000 in funds from the National Science Foundation to develop their ongoing research project, Step 2 STEM. The project will award 60 scholarships per year to incoming freshmen during a five-year period that want to study in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics… Read the rest at our website.

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Grants Benefit Students In Many Ways

January 24, 2019 Valentina Gonzales funding, grants, college

There is nothing better than knowing that you can get recognition for your hard work at school. Grants offer the opportunity for students to get that recognition, as well as funding that does not need to be paid back. If you are in college or are planning to enroll,… Read the rest at our website.

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An Eye On The State Capitol

March 3, 2015 Louvins Pierre 0 Comments Guns, Florida State Legislature, funding

During the Florida Legislative session from March 3 to May 1, Miami Dade College staff and students are advocating at the state capitol for crucial improvements to the College. Top on the agenda are increased funding for more programs at all campuses and expanded bachelor degree programs. Victoria Hernandez,… Read the rest at our website.

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