College Forum - Miami Dade College

Miami Dade College

February 2014, Volume 18, Number 1

Making Their Mark

Making Headlines of Their Own

Outstanding journalists got their start at MDC.

The ‘Write’ Stuff

MDC’s student newspaper continues its award-winning streak.

Trusted Advisor

Professor Marta Magellan receives a national honor for her role in Kendall Campus’ student literary magazine.

Student Literary Magazines Shine

Campus publications take top honors at state and national competitions.

Give Him a Hoot

Student Andrew González’s cookie delivery business jumps to the call of hungry night owls.

Indebted to MDC

Accounting wiz Rodney Castillo earns a scholarship to the University of Denver thanks to the opportunities available at MDC.

Catching IBM’s Eye

MDC programming students beat teams from around the state at a competition that attracts the attention of top tech companies.

The Perfect Alliance

Graduate Gabriel Decaran-Voigt’s path to lifelong success began at MDC.

A Golden Beginning

Alum Mel Tenen lucked out in his first class on Wolfson Campus’ opening day more than 40 years ago.

Packin’ a Powerful Punch

Talented walk-on player José Gómez advances to become a team leader in a just one year.

The Comeback Kid

Classroom coaching helped star basketball player Darius Perkins land a scholarship to Utah State.

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