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Miami City Commissioner Frank Carollo with Shark mascot, a student and MDC alumnus, singer Jencarlos Canela.

I AM MDC Day a Success

Posted by Gabriel Riera September 21, 2017November 1, 2017

Celebration commemorating the first day of class in 1960, raises more than 3 times the previous year’s amount in funds to support scholarships and programs

MDC President Eduardo J. Padrón and FC Barcelona First Vice President Jordi Cardoner at a press conference display a sports jersey with the MDC name on it.

Empowering Youth Through Sports

Posted by Admin August 14, 2017August 14, 2017

MDC Partners with the FC Barcelona Foundation in FutbolNet to use soccer as a teaching methodology to improve school performance

Born This Way Foundation panel discussion

Challenging Mental Health Stigmas

Posted by Admin June 2, 2017June 2, 2017

Lady Gaga’s mother Cynthia Germanotta and the Born This Way Foundation advocate on behalf of mental health issues.

Makers Make the World a Better Place

Posted by Gabriel Riera March 27, 2017June 19, 2017

The Maker Faire is a fun, engaging way for families to discover the art of making things with your own hands.

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

MDC President Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

Posted by MDC News November 21, 2016February 6, 2017

Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón received the nation’s highest civilian honor. Watch the White House ceremony.

President Barack Obama speaks at Miami Dade College's Wolfson Campus

President Obama at MDC

Posted by Gabriel Riera October 19, 2016November 21, 2016

The President delivered remarks on Thursday, October 20, about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and access to quality, affordable health care.