Miami Book Fair presents an opportunity for writers to polish their craft and get professional advice at annual creative writing conference
![President Padron Receives Aspen Award](https://news.mdc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Aspen2-230x129.jpg)
Miami Dade College Awarded Prestigious 2019 Aspen Prize
One million dollar prize recognizes excellence in college student success outcomes
![Close up of HOF Trophies](https://news.mdc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Homepage-HOF18-1920x1080-230x129.jpg)
$1 Million + Raised for Scholarships at 2019 MDC Alumni Hall of Fame
Event honors distinguished alumni from top industries including business, education and journalism
![small robotic figures made from scrap](https://news.mdc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maker-Faire-2019-230x129.jpg)
Maker Faire Miami Returns
A festival of innovation and creativity celebrating the global Maker Movement with exhibits across the spectrum of science, engineering, art, performance and craft
![students working at the MAGIC lab](https://news.mdc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MAGIC-50K-230x129.jpg)
MAGIC Receives Scholarship Support from Univision
Partnership provides 50K to support a fellowship and internship program for students
![Placido Polanco goes for the catch](https://news.mdc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Placido-Polanco-230x129.jpg)
MDC College Star Nominated to Baseball Hall of Fame
Plácido Polanco earns well deserved honor