Inspired by Jocelyn Escobar’s drive, students and staff pitch in to learn new ways of learning and communicating.
![Writer/actor and MDC New World School of the Arts alumnus Tarell Alvin McCraney leads a Master Class rehearsal for performing arts students.](https://news.mdc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/170119_McCraneyNWSAInterview1-230x129.jpg)
All we do in art is put a frame around life…
A conversation with New World School of the Arts graduate and Oscar nominee for “Moonlight,” Tarrell Alvin McCraney.
![Miami Dade College Drones](https://news.mdc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/161209-Drones-230x129.jpg)
Preparing the Workforce of the Future
MDC receives donation from AT&T to support courses in the art of drone technology and operation, helping to prepare students for careers as drone pilots.
![President Barack Obama awards MDC President Dr. Eduardo Padrón the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House](https://news.mdc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/161122_EJPMedalofFreedom_Updated-230x129.jpg)
MDC President Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón received the nation’s highest civilian honor. Watch the White House ceremony.
![Miami Dade College Volleyball](https://news.mdc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/161121-VolleyballChampions-230x129.jpg)
Lady Sharks 2016 National Champs!
A disappointing 2015 is followed by an outstanding season in 2016.
![People and tents at the Miami Book Fair, Street Fair](https://news.mdc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/161114_HP_BookFair2017_NEW-230x129.jpg)
3 Questions For: MBF’s Director of Programs
Miami Book Fair Director Lissette Mendez chats about the Fair and why it continues to attract some of the most notable authors in the world and a massively, diverse audience.