Mrs. Virnalis Arvelo, eighth grade Language Arts teacher at Miami Lakes K-8 Center, took her top FSA achieving students to dinner at Shula's 2 to celebrate their accomplishments. "This is my ninth year continuing with this motivating ritual and I absolutely couldn't be prouder of this class. This class improved their passing rate by 11 percent, so in my book they are all winners! The students invited all earned a five and some even a perfect...

Mater Academy’s girls’ volleyball team took home first place among 40 other schools at the University of Florida Team Volleyball Camp and Competition.The Lady Lions beat out their competition during the three-day event which included training and competition, watched a demonstration from UF volleyball players and participated in the tournament won by Mater Academy.The event concluded with an awards ceremony recognizing the Lady Lions for...

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) selected Dr. Luis Fernández-Torres, dean of academics at St. Thomas University (STU), as a fellow for its Inaugural Presidential Leadership Academy, La Academia de Liderazgo.HACU created the academy in response to a declining percentage of Hispanic university presidents, despite unprecedented growth of Hispanic college student enrollment nation-wide. Fellows will participate in a...

For almost 30 years, Monsignor Edward Pace High school (PACE) has been setting the standard in Catholic education through their campus ministry engagement. This summer, PACE continued the tradition of sending eight of their youth group members to the national Marianist LIFE leadership training in Tecaboca, Texas. The team spent a week learning to build community, reflecting upon their personal experiences, and preparing consciously to extend...

Florida International University place kicker Jose Borregales was placed on the Lou Groza Award Watch List, as he puts himself in a good position to win the honor named after the NFL Hall of Fame kicker.Borregales is among 30 players selected to the list. Accomplishments are tabulated throughout the season and the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award will announce its 20 semifinalists on Thursday, Nov. 7. From the list, a panel of more...