Miami Dade College

We're joined by Miami-Dade College's first woman president Madeline Pumariega. The once student-athlete at the Kendall Campus now leads one of the largest community colleges in the country.

Not many mother-daughter duos can say they've graduated college together. Luisy Martinez Barrera and her daughter Andrea have done it twice — earning their bachelor's degrees from Miami Dade College this semester after getting their associate's in 2019.

Since the pandemic hit, more students than ever are reaching out for help with their mental health. At Miami Dade College, an administrator says many students prefer the privacy of teletherapy over an in-person appointment — even when they call in from an on-campus location.

Teacher preparation programs across the country have been losing enrollment for years, and the School of Education at Miami Dade College is no exception. That's one of the top challenges Carmen Concepción is facing as the school's new dean.

Supporters of the Tower Theatre gathered outside the building to protest the City of Miami’s decision to take over management of the Calle Ocho institution, as city officials outlined their vision for the theater.

City officials suddenly notified Miami Dade College that their deal to run the beloved Little Havana arthouse cinema would be terminated. The news sent shockwaves through the community – a petition and a protest have already been organized.

Working with Engage Miami, a youth participation organization, Miami Dade College hosted nonprofit Pizza To The Polls during National Voter Registration Day this week.

On Tuesday, the public can pick up boxes of food, which include fresh produce, dairy products and poultry. MDC plans to have monthly food distributions starting in April.

On International Women’s Day, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava discussed her trailblazing role as the county’s first female mayor. The town hall also marked her first 100 days in office. It was held in front of a small audience at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus, and was also streamed online.

This post will be updated today, Monday, March 8, and through the week with the latest information on COVID-19 in South Florida.

This post will be updated today, Friday, March 5, and through the week with the latest information on COVID-19 in South Florida.

With the state facing a budget crunch thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, what has been the impact of the virus on the finances of local colleges and universities? Can schools keep tuition in check?