The President delivered remarks on Thursday, October 20, about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and access to quality, affordable health care.
![The historic Florida State Capitol Building in Tallahassee, Florida.](https://news.mdc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/161010_HP_Legislature-230x129.jpg)
Elected Leaders Affect Your Academic Life
An informed student is an empowered student. Find out how the Florida Legislature makes laws and what you can do to participate in the process.
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Pass it on. Pay it Forward.
Earth Ethics Institute’s investments in human capital are bearing fruit as students become advocates for personal and planetary wellbeing.
![StorySLAM 2015 at the Miami Book Fair, Miami Dade College](https://news.mdc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/160909_BookFairEvents-230x129.jpg)
Explore the Art of Storytelling
From writing workshops to events, Miami Book Fair offers the opportunity to engage in the creative art of storytelling.
![Miami Dade College students in 2016 and 1971](https://news.mdc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/160902_IAMMDCDay-230x129.jpg)
I AM MDC Day Inaugural Celebration
MDC starts a “new tradition“ commemorating the first day of classes in 1960. Share your story, take pride, give back.
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Power at the Polls
Democracy’s College revs up for election year with TurboVote, events and student engagement activities.