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M-DCPS Honors Outstanding Principal, Assistant Principal of the Year

Miguel Veloso, who serves as principal of Miami Springs Adult Education Center, won top honors as the District’s Principal of the Year. Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) honored its finest principals and assistant principals at an awards ceremony sponsored by the Dade Association of School Administrators (DASA), recently at DoubleTree by Hilton.

Principal of the Year Miguel Veloso

University of Miami and Miami Dade College Enter into Articulation Agreement

MIAMI, – In a signing ceremony held today at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus, the University of Miami and Miami Dade College (MDC) formally executed an articulation agreement that serves to provide guidelines and assist students in the transferability of coursework from MDC to majors within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami (UM). 

(l-r) Dr. Lenore Rodicio, MDC’s executive vice president and provost, and Dr. Jeffrey L. Duerk, UM’s executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, signed the 10-year agreement that serves to provide guidelines and assist students in the transferability of coursework from MDC to majors within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami (UM).

More Than 13,000 MDC Students Will Graduate at Five Commencement Ceremonies May 4

Miami,– With high hopes for bright personal and professional futures, more than 13,000 graduates from Miami Dade College’s (MDC) eight campuses will make the momentous walk across the stage with diplomas and credentials in hand at five Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, May 4. MDC’s President Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón will preside over his final commencement before stepping down as president in August, after 50 years at the College, nearly 25 as president.   

Over 13,000 MDC Students Will Graduate on May 4

With high hopes for bright personal and professional futures, more than 13,000 graduates from Miami Dade College’s eight campuses will make the momentous walk across the stage with diplomas and credentials in hand at five commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 4. MDC’s President Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón will preside over his final commencement before stepping down as president in August, after 50 years at the College, nearly 25 as president. 

Miami Dade College Honors College Dean Selected as Aspen Presidential Fellow

Miami, – Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Honors College Dean Dr. Pascale Charlot has been selected by the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program to join the 2019-2020 class of the Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence, a leadership program aimed at preparing the next generation of community college presidents to transform institutions to achieve higher and more equitable levels of student success, both in college and in the labor market.

Miami Dade College and Pan Am Signed Agreement Monday to Train Next Generation of Aviation Professionals

As part of a unique partnership, students enrolled in certain aviation courses offered by MDC will receive supplemental training provided by Pan Am International Flight Academy, including the establishment of a Pan Am Career Pilot Academy at Miami Executive Airport to conduct a professional flight training program for MDC students.  Qualified students may also pursue job opportunities to become flight instructors for the Pan Am Career Pilot Academy while they complete their degree program at MDC. Pan Am will also offer additional training courses at other Pan Am facilities, that seek to provide a greater value to students’ career paths. 

(l-r) Dr. Lenore P. Rodicio, Miami Dade College (MDC) Executive Vice President & Provost, and Mark Johnson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Pan Am International Flight Academy, signed an agreement Monday morning launching a partnership to create solid career paths for aviation students that will lead them to success in the dynamic aviation industry. The agreement addresses the critical shortage of commercial pilots expected within the next two decades, by training the future generation of top aviation professionals.

FIU Female Engineering Graduates Break Barriers, Change Lives

MIAMI – FIU will hold 10 commencement ceremonies from April 28, 2019 – May 1, 2019 to celebrate the achievements of more than 5,000 students who are earning degrees this spring. For the first time ever, FIU is recognizing nine Worlds Ahead female graduates in engineering that are at the cutting edge of their fields.

FIU Law Receives $124,850 Grant to Increase Diversity in the Legal Profession

Florida International University College of Law has been awarded a $124,850 grant by the AccessLex Center for Legal Education Excellence to launch a new pre-law initiative, the Path to the Legal Profession (“FIU Law Path”).   The two-year grant supports the FIU Law Path program, whose primary objective is to facilitate the increased enrollment of South Floridian low income, first generation, minority, and other traditionally underrepresented groups into law school as well as to further the development of skills necessary for a successful law school experience once matriculated.

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