Features
Padrón and Longoria on national commission
MDC President Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón and actress Eva Longoria Parker were appointed to a presidential/congressional commission charged with preparing a report with recommendations on the establishment of a national museum of the American Latino.
Pinned for success
The Honors College welcomed new students with a pinning ceremony at Gusman Center for the Performing Arts.
No question: He can dance
Fresh off his run on the hit Fox series 'So You Think You Can Dance,' former MDC dance student Brandon Bryant returned to Kendall Campus.
MDC in the news
News outlets turn to Miami Dade College to illustrate issues facing the nation’s community colleges.
Leaders discuss Hispanics and education
The White House chose MDC as the setting for two conversations on improving educational opportunities for Hispanic students.
Walmart grant brings brighter futures to the unemployed
Walmart Foundation awarded a coveted spot in its Brighter Futures Project and $336,500 to MDC to train displaced workers.
Degrees equal dollars for Miami economy
If Miami’s leading educational institutions can increase the number of college graduates with baccalaureate degrees by one percentage point, the result would be $1.7 billion.
Team read attempt is 'one for the record'
If their reading goes uninterrupted for 10 days – 240 hours – the members of the International Solidarity for Human Rights will earn the Guinness World Record.
President signs land conveyance act into law
President Barack Obama recently signed into law a bill clearing the way for downtown land to be transferred to Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus. The property will provide for future growth of Wolfson Campus.
Trustee Villamil chairs local Red Cross board
Marielena A. Villamil, a member of MDC’s District Board of Trustees, was elected chair of the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross Greater Miami & The Keys.
Research: MDC leads the nation in awarding associate degrees
Every year, Miami Dade has consistently ranked No. 1 when it comes to the number of associate degrees awarded.