Tag: Professor

In early February, I pitched an idea to The Reporter about a piece on 17-year-old Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg.  As an environmental biologist, it was frustrating to see teenagers grasping the notion that human activities are...
Héctor Manuel Castro, an adjunct journalism professor at North Campus, has released a Spanish novel entitled Tarde de Golondrinas (Swallows Afternoon).  The book, published on May 11, concentrates on two stories—a widow who seeks peace through the...

North Campus Criminal Justice Professor To Retire After 31 Years

Clyde Pfleegor listened intently as a sea of students peppered the 65-year-old with endless compliments during a criminal justice class, taught by sergeant Steven...

Retired Professor Chronicles Travels Through Photo Book

Christopher Migliaccio, a former environmental science professor at Miami Dade College, released a photo book entitled Viriditas: The Natural Diversity of Costa Rica on...

Photography Professor Given Excellence In Teaching Award

Kendall Campus photography professor, Antonio Chirinos, won the Excellence in Teaching Award from CENTER, a non-profit that supports photographers around the country.  Chirinos, who has...

Math Discussion Led By Award-Winning Cuban MDC Professor

Homestead Campus, 500 College Terrace, will host Mathemagic: Mental Math the Cuban Way on Oct. 14 at 9 a.m. in Room F222.  Yusnier Viera, a...

Professor Killed In Hit-and-Run Crash

David Hertzig lived to serve his community. He died doing just that. On Sept. 24, Hertzig was riding in the bike lane near S.W....

Beloved Film Professor Succumbs To Cancer

Former students and colleagues of associate professor of film Mario Beguiristain say they miss his soothing voice and the sight of his eyes lighting...