Georgia State University in Atlanta gave Jodi Sampson its Excellence in Research Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders, the school said. Sampson, 30, of Hialeah, received the award during a virtual Honors Day celebration on May 18. The award is given by the university’s College of Education & Human Development for “exceptional performance in research involvement as a master’s student,” according to the school. Sampson...

Congratulations to the Class of 2020! Although graduations have been canceled during the coronavirus outbreak and seniors won’t be able to walk across a stage, there is still a way to commemorate their hard work. “It’s important during these times to celebrate the little things that make life special,” said Miami Lakes Councilman Luis Collazo. “Honoring graduates is just one way we can continue to build and deliver positive news.”...

It was Teacher Appreciation Week May 4 – 8, and seventh graders at Bob Graham Education Center in Miami Lakes took a moment from their distance learning lessons to thank their instructors in a photo collage. The students, from left to right, starting in the top row, are: Christopher Inguanzo; Jasmine Uz; Roman Garcia; Yuliana Rivera; Andres Suarez; Eva Olivares; Alec Gutierrez; Mariana Moreno and Krystal and Kristina Martinez. Bob Graham...

The Knights of the Realm Chess Club at Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy in Hialeah held a virtual chess tournament on May 2 for middle and high school students, faculty and school dads. After five rounds, the top five finishers in the advanced division were Ernesto Roja (twelfth grade); Jose Garcia (eleventh grade); Valentino Cesiliano (twelfth grade); Leonardo Leon (eleventh grade) and Dennis Duran (twelfth grade). Finishers in the...

Honors students gathered in the courtyard at Miami Lakes Educational Center on March 4 to memorialize their academic achievements in photographs. Students who achieved Magna cum Laude designations are in the top 10 percent of the senior class. They are graduating “with great distinction” from the school, which is at 5780 NW 158 St. Standing in the top photo, left to right, are: Jean Yves Laguerre; Roberto Castellanos; Isabel...