The Gus Machado College of Business at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens opened on Oct. 16. The ceremonies began with a Mass said by Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of the Archdiocese of Miami. The complex’s benefactor is Gus Machado, owner of Gus Machado Ford. The $21 million project expanded the campus with two buildings. Construction began in January, 2019. Designed by Bermello Ajamil & Partners of Miami, the light-filled spaces...

Mater Lakes Academy middle and high school hopes to welcome about 1,000 additional students and expand its campus with a new building for grades 6 – 8 within the next 18 months. The Miami-Dade County Commission approved in September a zoning application for the estimated $15 million project on 5.27 vacant acres along Northwest 170th Street. “We need the expansion, the demand is there,” said Principal Rene Rovirosa of Mater...

Parents took their children to Miami Lakes K-8 Center on Wednesday morning and kissed the kids before they passed through the gates of the campus.But 14 students and three teachers were not there for the drop off routine at 14250 NW 67th Ave; instead, they were in quarantine at home after two of those children reported Tuesday they were positive for the coronavirus.“We pray and wish that the children will be well and that they recover...

It’s not too late to attend Miami Dade College this semester.     The North Campus is offering accelerated courses of just eight weeks, beginning Oct. 26.     The college has financial aid, scholarships and stipends available, too.     Students who register by Oct. 25 may qualify for free, in-state tuition and fees for up to 12 credits or get up to $100 off per credit.     Tuition discounts are calculated after all other funds are applied or...

Lucas Collazo, 5, of Miami Lakes, shown Oct. 5 after attending kindergarten at Miami Lakes K-8 Center.     Lucas is a son of Miami Lakes Councilman Luis Collazo and Clarisell De Cardenas, director of communications and community affairs for the Town of Miami Lakes.     Lucas wore a mask, uniform, backpack, credential and carried a lunch bag with dinosaurs on it.     Students who attend Miami-Dade County public schools had the option of...