The Monsignor Edward Pace (PACE) community congratulates the achievements of three of their seniors who have recently earned early acceptances to the universities of their choice.In mid-December, Vanessa Perez-Robles received her early decision acceptance notice to Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. The local Miami Lakes resident and Our Lady of the Lakes alumna has always been a highly motivated and well rounded student involved in many...

On January 16 and 17, 46 Hialeah Miami Lakes (HML) juniors participated in the school’s eighth annual college tour. According to CAP advisor Raquel Cruz, “Students that take advantage of this opportunity can see themselves at a state university outside of South Florida. They get a more in-depth understanding of what universities are looking for when they accept first time college students. Students are able to see what is attainable in their...

Adriana Ruzzi-Vera was named the Rookie Teacher of the Year at Barbara Goleman Senior High (BGSH). For Ruzzi-Vera it is an honor to be acknowledged by her colleagues. BGSH has exceptional teachers, all of her rookie colleagues are hardworking and reflect what it means to be Rookie Teacher of the Year. Ruzzi-Vera hopes that her students find her classroom to be a place where they can feel comfortable and a place where they can cultivate strong...

Dr. Jeremy L. Moreland has been selected as St. Thomas University’s (STU) new provost and chief academic officer. Formerly provost and chief academic officer for University of the Rockies in Denver, Colorado, Moreland recently accepted the appointment and will be joining STU this month, leading the Catholic institution into a new year of student-driven success and academic accomplishments. “Dr. Moreland brings over 20 years of academic...

The Florida Panthers welcomed over 3,000 accomplished Hockey Scholar students for this year's Florida Panther STEM Day field trip at the BB&T Center. Of that number, 77 students from Hialeah Gardens Middle School achieved the honor of attending. In order to attend this event, each student had to complete the EverFI Future Hockey Goals math or science online course. Individuals who work for the Panthers' franchise spoke to the students about...