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For the last century, the Freedom Tower has stood in the heart of downtown Miami as a symbol of the city’s origins and the enduring spirit of its community. Originally built in 1925 as the headquarters for The Miami News, a now defunct local newspaper, the 289-foot structure—the tallest… Read the rest at our website.

News Kendall Campus Hialeah Campus

Retired English Professor Publishes Her Second Book—The Tilting House

July 29, 2025 Ivette Gomez The Tilting House

Thirteen years ago, as Ivonne Lamazares stared at her mother’s grave marker in Cuba, she found the serenity that eluded her since Mercedes Fernandez’s passing nearly five decades ago. The moment of introspection, as she contemplated the mom she lost when she was an infant, sparked the theme for… Read the rest at our website.

News Wolfson Campus

The Idea Center Offered Paid Internship Opportunities For Students This Summer

July 28, 2025 Ninette Portero The Idea Center, Summer Internships

For many college students, the biggest challenge isn’t graduating—it’s transitioning into the professional world. The job market is oversaturated, opportunities become more difficult to find and the pressure to succeed in today’s world is often paralyzing. Ricardo Uzcategui, a 2025 graduate of the Honors College at Eduardo J. Padrón… Read the rest at our website.

News Kendall Campus

Veteran Newsman Retires After 33 Years At MDC

July 23, 2025 Yazid Guelida Journalism, Miami Herald, ABC News, Reuters, UPI

If you’ve taken a class with Merwin Sigale, you’ve likely heard the following question: “What’s your career goal?” Most of his students answer with clear ambitions-–to become journalists, work in advertising or step into the music business. But then he throws them a curveball. “You will not achieve your… Read the rest at our website.

News West Campus

West Campus Student Chasing Her Dreams At Full Speed

June 23, 2025 Pietra Romano RAFA Racing Club, Mazda MX

For years, Fernando Cáceres, a rally race car champion, tried to protect his daughter from the demanding male-dominated sport. He enrolled young Maite Cáceres in a plethora of activities—tennis, handball, hockey and even singing lessons—but none of them struck a chord. “They put me in every sport you can… Read the rest at our website.

News Wolfson Campus

After $1.9 Million In Renovations, Student Life Reopens At Wolfson Campus

June 17, 2025 Yazid Guelida Student Life

Student Life reopened its doors on April 15 at Wolfson Campus after undergoing a yearlong $1.9 million makeover. The project began in April of 2024 to convert the complex into a larger space for students to socialize, engage in recreational activities and meet with clubs and organizations. The original… Read the rest at our website.

North Campus News

MDC-TV Wins Four Honors From The Communicator And Telly Awards

June 17, 2025 Ivette Gomez Communicator Awards, Telly Awards

The College’s award-winning TV station—MDC-TV—recently received four honors for two projects they produced last year. On May 6, the network, which is based at North Campus, received three Communicator Awards. Two weeks later, they were honored with a Telly Award. The awards recognize excellence across multimedia communication. MDC-TV’s awards… Read the rest at our website.

News Kendall Campus Padrón Campus Homestead Campus

Five Students Win $55,000 Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship

May 22, 2025 The Reporter Staff Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship

By Yazid Guelida, Ivette Gomez and Pietra Romano Miami Dade College Honors College graduates—Claudia Gomez, Daniela Fonseca, Daniel Yantani Coto, Maite Roque Franco and Victor Michel Gonzalez—were awarded the Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Each will receive up to $55,000 annually to pay for tuition, living expenses, books… Read the rest at our website.

News

More Than 14,000 Graduates Cross The Stage At LoanDepot Park

April 26, 2025 Yazid Guelida Graduation 2025

Haivyl Lopez’s life has never been about quick success. She believes in doing things the right way, no matter how long it takes. Twenty-four years ago, the Cuban immigrant enrolled in classes at Wolfson Campus. She faced various challenges, including dealing with her eldest son’s brain surgery and grappling… Read the rest at our website.

News

These Are Your SGA Officers For The 2025-26 School Year

April 18, 2025 The Reporter Staff SGA Elections

By Ivette Gomez and Isabella Arce Here are your new Student Government Association leaders for the 2025-26 academic year. The college-wide virtual elections took place March 17 through March 21 through MDC’s election website. Elected officers will be inducted on May 21 and serve in their positions through the… Read the rest at our website.

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