Student Spotlight

Diego Faria
BriefingPadrón Campus

Padrón Campus Graduate Earns Commissioner’s Leadership Award

Olivia Valkenburg , 
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 award by Commissioner of Education Manny Díaz Jr. “I don’t think I… Read the rest at our website.
Andrea Pita
NewsWest Campus

SAS West Student Making A Difference As Mental Health Advocate

Juan S. Gomez ,  , 
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 has raised more than $80,000 through collection drives for the Anxiety and… Read the rest at our website.
Domenicca Botero Silver Waters
NewsNorth Campus

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

Andrea Charur ,  , 
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 away up until the funeral, I was convinced that it was a mistake,” Botero said.  Fueled by those raw emotions, Botero—who earned a bachelor’s… Read the rest at our website.
Angelia Caraballo
West CampusNews

Three-Time Cancer Survivor Selected As A Newman Civic Fellow

Ammy Sanchez ,  , 
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 of helping others; in the past two years, she has logged more than 1,200 community service hours.  In March, the 43-year-old’s compassion was recognized… Read the rest at our website.
Shin
SportsKendall CampusBaseball

Despite Wrist Injury, Shin Continues To Power Sharks Offense

Juan S. Gomez , 
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 there is no denying that the South Korean-born outfielder who transitioned from the infield this season is having a banner year.  The 20-year-old is… Read the rest at our website.
David Bavaresco
BriefingWolfson Campus

Wolfson Campus Student Wins Karate Championship

Ilian Borrero-Aguirre ,  , 
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 Venezuela versus competitors from 90 other countries. He’s been involved in martial arts since he was 10.  In 2016, he won a championship title… Read the rest at our website.
Hannah Roza
Wolfson CampusNews

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

Ammy Sanchez ,  ,  , 
Hannah Roza wanted to create a character that showed resilience despite having disabilities. The Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex student created A Lesson in Magic, an animated short film showcasing a character with hearing and speech impairments. It aired in Mexico City on July 17 through ViacomCBS’ Nickelodeon… Read the rest at our website.
SportsKendall CampusVolleyball

Cornelio Is Latest Dominican Athlete To Lead Lady Sharks Volleyball Team

Victor Gonzalez-Vaca ,  , 
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 nearly 60 games in two seasons at MDC, finished 3rd in the nation with 542 total kills. Five years later, outside hitter Massiel Matos… Read the rest at our website.
Janelly Ceopa
SportsKendall CampusVolleyball

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

Victor Gonzalez-Vaca ,  , 
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 better. Her stateline versus the Falcons was mediocre: no digs, five kills and six points.  Ceopa responded with her two best games this season.… Read the rest at our website.
BriefingHomestead Campus

Homestead Campus Student Selected For Future Female Leaders Scholarship Program

Ammy Sanchez , 
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 to minimize the gender gap in cyber security and introduce female leaders to the Black Hat community.  In addition to the scholarship, DeSilva attended… Read the rest at our website.