College News
Date Published : Wednesday, September 01, 2010Miami Dade College to Create Partnership for Study Abroad Program in Indonesia
The U.S. Department of State, through the Institute of International Education, recently awarded Miami Dade College (MDC) a grant to launch a U.S.-Indonesia Partnership Program for Study Abroad Capacity (USIPP). MDC is the only community college among six U.S. institutions selected to receive the grant and collaborate with six Indonesian institutions to develop study abroad programs.
Date Published : Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Gloria Estefan Designates Miami Dade College to Receive Merage Foundation for the American Dream Student Scholarship
Recently, the Merage Foundation for the American Dream honored Gloria Estefan with its 2010 National Leadership Award. Honorees receiving this distinction were then asked to select a college where an immigrant student will receive a special plaque and a $5,000 scholarship. Estefan chose Miami Dade College.
Date Published : Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Miami International Film Festival, Produced and Presented by Miami Dade College, Announces Call for Entries for 2011 Edition
Organizers of the Miami International Film Festival, produced and presented by Miami Dade College, are now accepting official entries for the 28th edition of the beloved event.
Date Published : Tuesday, August 31, 2010
MDC to Educate Community about Genocide with New Class and Community Outreach Program
A Miami Dade College (MDC) professor hopes that by educating both children and adults about the Holocaust and other genocide events throughout history, the lesson will make the community a better place to live and help create responsible global citizens. Since 2005, Randall Kaufman, department chair of Arts and Sciences at MDC’s Homestead Campus, has successfully led a community outreach program to increase awareness on the topic of genocide.
Date Published : Monday, August 30, 2010
MDC President Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón Hosts Nobel Prize Laureate, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce, Francisco Sanchez, and other Business and Finance Leaders to Discuss Haiti’s Long-term Recovery
Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón hosted Nobel Prize Laureate, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, Francisco Sanchez, and other business and finance leaders on Monday, August 30, for a special conversation regarding the long-term recovery and rebuilding of Haiti.
Date Published : Wednesday, August 25, 2010
MDC Kendall Campus to Open Theater Season with Play Written by Steve Martin
What happens when art and science face off? Find out on Thursday, Sept. 30, at 8 p.m., when Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Kendall Campus kicks off its 2010-11 theater season with the opening of Picasso at the Lapin Agile, the first full-length play written by legendary comedian actor Steve Martin.
Date Published : Wednesday, August 25, 2010
MDC Wolfson Campus Announces New Season of Jazz at Wolfson Presents
With a new roster of talented jazz musicians, Miami Dade College’s (MDC) acclaimed Jazz at Wolfson Presents series will once again jam in downtown Miami with the sound of music. The series kicks off on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at noon, with a special performance by the MDC Jazz Faculty Ensemble.
Date Published : Monday, August 23, 2010
FCLA’s Fall Creative Writing Courses Explore Diverse Writing Genres
The Florida Center for the Literary (FCLA) Arts at Miami Dade College (MDC) is back with a new series of Fall Creative Writing Courses taught by renowned authors, editors and screenwriters.
Date Published : Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Miami Dade College to Offer Accelerated Associate Degree Programs
Beginning this fall, Miami Dade College (MDC) will offer two new degree programs for self-motivated individuals who enjoy learning in a fast-paced environment. The College’s new accelerated associate degree programs, Computer Information Technology (CIT) (A.S.) and Business Administration (A.A.), will both be offered at the Wolfson Campus in downtown Miami when classes resume for the fall semester on Monday, August 23, 2010.
Date Published : Tuesday, August 17, 2010
MDC-AAC&U Project, Funded by MetLife Foundation, Will Support and Expand Effective Student Success Strategies at Community Colleges
The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) announced today the names of twelve community colleges chosen to take the lead in a new initiative funded by MetLife Foundation as part of its commitment to increasing the success of community college students, and Miami Dade College (MDC) is among the names.
Date Published : Monday, August 16, 2010
Miami Dade College’s Upcoming 2010-11 Art Gallery Season will be a Feast for the Eyes and Mind
Nearly 300 emerging and renowned artists from around the world will be featured by Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Art Gallery System (AGS) during exhibitions this upcoming academic year. The 2010-11 season will present an extensive collection of contemporary art, while continuing to serve as a vehicle for enhancing education.
Date Published : Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Miami Dade College President, Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, accepts invitation to join the ABA Presidential Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights and Responsibilities
Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón has long served as a proponent for the rights of minorities and the underserved in the United States.
Date Published : Thursday, August 05, 2010
Global Scholars Coming to Miami Dade College for Fulbright Orientation
Miami Dade College (MDC) will welcome 160 foreign students from more than 60 countries as part of the 2010 Fulbright Gateway Orientation. The participants, some of the brightest students worldwide, have been awarded Fulbright scholarships to work toward master’s and doctorate degrees at universities throughout the U.S.
Date Published : Thursday, August 05, 2010
SAVE THE DATE! Miami Book Fair International 2010
Book lovers everywhere rejoice! The 27th edition of the nation’s finest and largest literary gathering, Miami Book Fair International, presented by the Florida Center for the Literary Arts (FCLA) at Miami Dade College (MDC), will take place November 14-21, 2010 at the college’s Wolfson Campus, 300 NE Second Ave., in downtown Miami.
Date Published : Tuesday, August 03, 2010
MDC’s Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives Receives Large Donation from Local Producer
A large videotape donation has been made to Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives by veteran producer Barrie Brett. Brett’s extensive background in the media allowed her to accumulate a wealth of footage highlighting South Florida’s heritage. The 330 tapes join a collection that contains millions of feet of film and thousands of hours of videotape, spanning over nine decades of Florida’s past.
Date Published : Tuesday, July 27, 2010
MDC’s School of Business Students Bring Home National Awards
Students from Miami Dade College’s (MDC) School of Business recently proved that hard work pays off at the 2010 National Leadership Competition event for Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), the largest and oldest student organization in the nation for preparing students for careers in business and business-related fields with a membership surpassing 11,000 students and 300 colleges and universities.
Date Published : Monday, July 26, 2010
For the Second Year in a Row, Miami Dade College is Recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education with the “Great Colleges to Work For” Distinction
Miami Dade College (MDC) is one of the nation’s best colleges to work for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Date Published : Tuesday, July 20, 2010
MDC Homestead Campus President Honored with Congressional Record
Dr. Jeanne F. Jacobs, President of Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Homestead Campus, was honored with a Congressional Record for her accomplishments in the fields of education, leadership, and research.
Date Published : Tuesday, July 20, 2010
MDC Advancing Green Jobs Training in South Florida with Solar Panel Installation Course
The growing demand for green jobs to create a more sustainable future has prompted training in solar, wind, biomass, hydrogen, and fuel cell industries, among other areas. To this end, Miami Dade College’s Green Technology Institute at the North Campus is offering courses on Photovoltaic Design and Installation, or solar electric training (panel installation). MDC is one of the few institutions in South Florida offering this training.
Date Published : Monday, July 19, 2010
City of Hialeah, Port of Miami Latest Among Major Local Organizations Requesting Training from MDC’s Center for Service Excellence
Miami Dade College’s (MDC) renowned Center for Service Excellence (CSE) has quickly become the first choice for the region’s corporate training needs. Since its 2008 launch, the CSE has provided innovative customer service training for a variety of organizations within the public and private sector, including most recently, Miami International Airport’s 35,000 employees. Now, adding to its growing roster of clients is the City of Hialeah and the Dante B. Fascell Port of Miami
Date Published : Monday, July 19, 2010
Cambridge University Press Invites Miami Dade College to Collaborate on Foreign Languages Project
Miami Dade College’s (MDC) diverse student body and foreign languages curriculum has recently drawn the attention of Cambridge University Press, the publishing arm of the University of Cambridge. Officials from Cambridge University Press visited MDC earlier this summer as part of its research for an upcoming foreign languages project. So far, MDC is the only US institution approached by Cambridge.
Date Published : Friday, July 16, 2010
MDC and the Follett Higher Education Group Partner on Rent-A-Text Program to Provide Relief for the Rising Cost of Textbooks
However, Miami Dade College (MDC) has now partnered with the Follett Higher Education Group to implement a Rent-A-Text program at MDC.
Date Published : Thursday, July 08, 2010
Miami Dade College Awarded $600,000 Service Learning Grant
Miami Dade College recently received a Learn and Serve Higher Education service-learning grant in the amount of $559,000 from the Corporation for National and Community Service under its Learn and Serve America Higher Education program to engage current and future teachers in service-learning. The grant will help increase student achievement and give teachers the opportunity to use service as an educational tool.
Date Published : Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Scholarship America Joins Statewide Effort to Help MDC Students Affected by Hurricanes
In an effort to help college students whose lives may be directly impacted by hurricanes, Scholarship America and Plan!t Now will provide financial assistance to those attending Miami Dade College (MDC) and other schools throughout Florida.
Date Published : Thursday, July 01, 2010
Miami Dade College Adopting New Strategic Plan
Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Strategic Plan Coordinating Committee (SPCC) has revised the institution’s mission, vision, and values statement to coincide with the new five-year strategic plan currently in its final stages.
Date Published : Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Mentors Wanted! Take Stock in Children is making an appeal for new mentors to help guide students throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Take Stock in Children (TSIC), a renowned mentoring program housed at Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Wolfson Campus, is making an appeal for new mentors to join the team providing hope and guidance to students throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS). This fall more than 60 new scholars will enter the program and cannot do so without a committed volunteer mentor.