Miami, Feb. 25, 2025 – Miami Dade College (MDC) has been recognized once again as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the 2024-25 academic year, a prestigious distinction awarded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) for having the highest number of candidates selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Programs. MDC is one of only two colleges conferring associate degrees with two scholars selected for the program this year.
“At Miami Dade College, our mission is to develop engaged global citizens who will go on to make a positive impact in our community and beyond through the power of education,” said Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega. “This recognition reaffirms our commitment to student success by fostering collaboration, promoting international exchange, and building lasting connections that enrich the learning experience.”
In 2024, MDC was recognized by the ECA as a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars, including MDC West Campus President Dr. Beverly Moore-Garcia, who was awarded a prestigious Fulbright International Education Administrators Award from the U.S. Department of State.
The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international academic exchange program. Since 1946, the Fulbright Program has provided over 400,000 talented and accomplished students, scholars, teachers, artists, and professionals of all backgrounds with the opportunity to study, teach, and conduct research abroad. Fulbrighters exchange ideas, build people-to-people connections, and work to address complex global challenges. View the 2025 list of institutions at www.fulbrightprogram.org.
About the Fulbright Program
Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State, with funding provided by the U.S. Government. Participating governments and host institutions, corporations, and foundations around the world also provide direct and indirect support to the Program. Fulbright alumni work to make a positive impact on their communities, sectors, and the world and have included 44 heads of state or government, 62 Nobel Laureates, 90 Pulitzer Prize winners, 82 MacArthur Fellows, and countless leaders and changemakers who build mutual understanding between the people of the United State and the people of other countries. For more information about the Fulbright Program, visit www.fulbrightprogram.org.
About Miami Dade College
Miami Dade College (MDC) is the most diverse institution in the nation, with 167 nations and 63 languages represented in its student body. The college’s eight campuses and outreach centers offer over 300 distinct degree pathways, including associate and baccalaureate degrees, certifications and apprenticeships. MDC is the recipient of many top national awards, including the prestigious Aspen Prize, and has been ranked #4 among Top Public Institutions in the Southern Region by U.S. News & World Report. The College changes lives through accessible, high-quality teaching and learning experiences. It is home to the Miami Culinary Institute, the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex, the Miami Fashion Institute, The Idea Center, the Cybersecurity Center of the Americas, two AI Centers, the Center for Learning, Innovation and Simulation at the Medical Campus, the Business Innovation & Technology Center, the School for Advanced Studies and New World School of the Arts, among others. MDC has been recognized among the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For” since the program’s inception. The College serves as an economic, cultural and civic leader for the advancement of our diverse global community. MDC alumni and employees contribute more than $3 billion annually to the local economy, and graduates occupy top leadership positions in every major industry. MDC’s renowned rich cultural programming includes the Miami Book Fair, Miami Film Festival, the National Historic Landmark Miami Freedom Tower, Koubek Center Mansion and Gardens, Live Arts Miami at MDC, the Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives, and the Museum of Art and Design. MDC has admitted more than 2.5 million students and counting, since it opened its doors in 1960. Approximately 125,000 students are currently enrolled. For more information, visit www.mdc.edu.