/tags/miami-dade-college Miami Dade College en-US WLRN Thu, 02 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-05-02/miami-dade-college-mdc-union-dues-law-paycheck-desantis Government agencies across the state stopped deducting union dues directly from paychecks when a new law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis' went into effect last year. But MDC's president told ¸Û°ÄÌìϲÊthe school's union contracts require it — a tension that experts say remains an 'open question.' Thu, 02 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-05-02/miami-dade-college-mdc-union-dues-law-paycheck-desantis Daniel Rivero /education/2024-03-15/miami-dade-college-students-best-podcasts-npr Out of more than 500 submissions from across the country, just 10 students were named finalists in NPR's College Podcast Challenge. Two of them attend Miami Dade College. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:01:00 GMT /education/2024-03-15/miami-dade-college-students-best-podcasts-npr Kate Payne /podcast/sundial/2023-06-26/miami-dade-college-madeline-pumariega-hialeah-community 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. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:52:55 GMT /podcast/sundial/2023-06-26/miami-dade-college-madeline-pumariega-hialeah-community Carlos Frías, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Elisa Baena, Helen Acevedo /education/2023-05-05/mother-and-daughter-graduate-from-mdc-together-for-the-second-time 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. Fri, 05 May 2023 10:30:00 GMT /education/2023-05-05/mother-and-daughter-graduate-from-mdc-together-for-the-second-time Kate Payne /education/2022-12-28/how-miami-dade-college-is-using-teletherapy-to-reach-more-students-in-need 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. Wed, 28 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT /education/2022-12-28/how-miami-dade-college-is-using-teletherapy-to-reach-more-students-in-need Kate Payne /education/2022-12-14/new-dean-of-mdc-school-of-ed-hopes-to-boost-enrollment-during-a-tough-time-for-teachers 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. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:26:19 GMT /education/2022-12-14/new-dean-of-mdc-school-of-ed-hopes-to-boost-enrollment-during-a-tough-time-for-teachers Kate Payne /culture/2022-10-05/hands-off-tower-theater-supporters-fight-for-beloved-cinema-to-remain-with-miami-dade-college 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. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 18:37:55 GMT /culture/2022-10-05/hands-off-tower-theater-supporters-fight-for-beloved-cinema-to-remain-with-miami-dade-college Helen Acevedo, Ammy Sanchez /culture/2022-10-03/heartbreaking-city-of-miami-terminates-tower-theater-contract-but-supporters-hold-out-hope 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. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:47:13 GMT /culture/2022-10-03/heartbreaking-city-of-miami-terminates-tower-theater-contract-but-supporters-hold-out-hope Ammy Sanchez /local-news/2022-09-21/engage-miami-helps-young-voters-register-ahead-of-the-midterms Working with Engage Miami, a youth participation organization, Miami Dade College hosted nonprofit Pizza To The Polls during National Voter Registration Day this week. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:17:21 GMT /local-news/2022-09-21/engage-miami-helps-young-voters-register-ahead-of-the-midterms Elliot Rodriguez /news/2022-03-14/upcoming-food-distribution-events-at-miami-dade-college-campuses 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. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 17:13:14 GMT /news/2022-03-14/upcoming-food-distribution-events-at-miami-dade-college-campuses Sherrilyn Cabrera