For the seventh consecutive year, Miami-Dade College (MDC) has been named among the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For by The Chronicle of Higher Education, a major higher education publication.In addition, MDC again made the honor roll for recognition in multiple categories.The college is the only public higher education institution in South Florida named to the list, which has been published online at The Chronicle’s...

  St. Thomas University’s Center for Community Engagement, in collaboration with the MCCJ, once again hosted the 2015 MetroTown Summer Camp, an intensive, six-day residential camp focused on developing young leaders from across Miami-Dade County. A group of 45 high school students from across Miami-Dade County came to St. Thomas University's campus in July to build community ties and gain skills for cross cultural teamwork with...

  A veteran of higher education administration for over 40 years, Carmen A. Brown joins St. Thomas University as the new vice president of enrollment. She brings her significant experience and accomplishments to the areas of enrollment, student services, and university marketing. Brown has worked in various higher education institutions throughout her professional career. In addition to her experience in higher education, she brings...

  A 2011 American High School graduate and Miami native is serving on one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. Petty Officer 3rd Class Reginald Cross is a yeoman aboard the San Diego-based ship, a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and one of only ten operational aircraft carriers in the Navy today. “My responsibilities are administrative. Making sure the Sailors are...

  Miami Lakes based non-profit, Respect Life Ministry Pregnancy Help Center, will host its third annual luncheon fundraiser on Saturday, September 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, 7707 N.W. 103 Street in Hialeah Gardens. The fundraiser is open to the public and tickets can be purchased by calling the center at 786-452-0266 or 305-653-2921. Tickets are $35. All proceeds from the event will benefit the...