The U.S. Department of Education announced a five-year, $1,179,815 grant to St. Thomas University (STU) to start a TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC).The EOC grant will help young adults from disadvantaged background, low-income individuals, first-generation college students, individuals with disabilities and veterans, pursue a higher education.“This grant will open many doors for hundreds of students who otherwise may not have...

Principal of Bob Graham Education Center is pictured greeting students and parents and handing out bracelets during the first week back from summer break. The 2016-2017 school year in Miami-Dade County resumed on Monday, August 22 and will end on June 9, 2017. 

Do you have a child, or children, who want to go to college, but don’t think you can afford it? Did you know significant changes have been made to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (F.A.F.S.A.) process? Did you know you can now apply beginning October 1?Miami Lakes will host its first ever F.A.F.S.A. 101 Workshop at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, at the town’s Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East. F.A.F.S.A., a...

The Dade County Bar Association recently honored Miami-Dade College President Dr. Eduardo J. Padron at its 100-year celebration gala for his contributions to enriching the Miami community and the catalyst for shaping the institution among the best in the United States.The event was held on Saturday, June 4, at the JW Marriott in Brickell, where other dignitaries were recognized on the same night.The Association also honored Richard Fain,...

St. Thomas University will host the Student ACES Captain's Summit, a leadership event designed specifically for high school athletic captains, on Tuesday, September 20, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fernandez Family Center. The event is the first of its kind to be held in Miami-Dade County.The Student ACES Captain's Summit will provide the high school athletic captains with leadership skills, techniques and life lessons through an all-day,...