Boston University awarded academic degrees to 6,845 students in May. Among the graduates was Rachel Ling of Miami Lakes who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Studies.
University of Alabama student Alexa Damarys Cruz of Miami Lakes was named to the Dean’s List for Spring 2017. The UA Dean’s List honors full-time undergraduate students with an academic record of 3.5 or above.

Bob Graham Education Center nominated Christina Done and her family for their involvement to inspire other families at the school. The Done Family has been nominated as the Family of the Year for the 2016-2017 school.“We are thankful for all that they did to make BGEC a better place to learn and grow,” said principal Yecenia Martinez-Lopez. “More importantly, they brought families together and they are to be commended for...

Mater Academy student Chakeya Reece recently was named the recipient of the Miami-Dade Alumni Chapter of Bethune-Cookman University’s Book Scholarship.The Book Scholarship honors high school juniors who have distinguished themselves in their communities by their significant commitment to community services.An actual book was awarded to Reece, along with a scholarship, to attend the Daytona Beach historically black college.Former Miami...

Barbara Goleman High recent graduate, David C. Gonzalez, was among 12 Miami-Dade students who were awarded full tuition university scholarships thanks to South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union.The students were recently recognized during the annual Huberto O. Sibley Scholarship ceremony, as FCU awarded a total of $323,184 in scholarships to the recipients to pursue their career goals.Coral Reef High had four scholarship award...

The Monsignor Pace High school annual Summer Boot Camp programs have been in progress since June 12 with a number of programs for camp participants to choose from.This year, camps were offered for basketball, dance, soccer, softball, theatre and volleyball. Ages for the camp participants vary between 6 to 18 years depending on the program. These camps give students the opportunity to remain active during the summer months while...