November 30, 2020
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The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

Author: Adriana Dos Santos

Madame President: Madeline Pumariega was unanimously selected by the Miami Dade College Board of Trustees as the school's fifth permanent president Tuesday. DANELIS OLIVERA-HERRERA / THE REPORTER
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Miami Dade College Selects First Female President In School’s 60 Year History

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Twenty months and two presidential searches later—Miami Dade College finally has its next president. The Board of Trustees unanimously selected

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Hialeah In Her Blood: Hialeah native Madeline Pumariega, who currently serves as executive vice president and provost at Tallahassee Community College, is one of four candidates vying to be Miami Dade College's next president. GIORGIO VIERA / MDC MEDIA RELATIONS
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‘That Girl From Hialeah’ Wants To Be Miami Dade College’s Next President

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Madeline Pumariega has an impressive resume. She has served as Wolfson Campus president, chancellor of the Florida College System and

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Making Her Pitch: Lenore Rodicio, MDC's executive vice president and provost, makes a presentation Thursday in her bid to become the school's next president. DANELIS OLIVERA-HERRERA / THE REPORTER
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Rodicio Makes Second Pitch To Be MDC’s President: ‘I’m Ready Today To Help Us Rebuild From The Storm.’

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For the second time in 15 months, Lenore Rodicio made her pitch to be Miami Dade College’s next president. The

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The Final Four: Pictured from left to right are Gregory Fowler, Morgan Phillips, Madeline Pumariega, and Lenore Rodicio. The four academic leaders are vying to become Miami Dade College's next president.
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20 Months After It Started Its Presidential Search, MDC Is Close To Finding Its Next Leader

Adriana Dos Santos

It has spawned a lawsuit, a mock funeral and a rebooted search. Now—after 20 months—Miami Dade College’s quest for a

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Presidential Hunt: Miami Dade College's presidential search committee will interview the seven semifinalist for the school's top job today and Friday at Wolfson Campus. ALICE MORENO / REPORTER FILE PHOTO
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Presidential Search Down To Seven Semifinalists After Candidate Withdraws

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Miami Dade College’s presidential search is down to seven semifinalists after Junius Gonzales, the provost and vice president for academic

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Mr. President: Michael Cruz was selected North Campus Student Government Association president in May, a year and a half after dropping out of Miami Senior High School. GABRILLE TORNA / THE REPORTER
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He Went From High School Dropout To SGA President After Getting A Second Chance At MDC

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Michael Cruz isn’t your typical student government president candidate.  A year and a half ago, the 18-year-old dropped out of

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Luisa Santos
Elected: Luisa Santos, a 2012 graduate of the Honors College at Kendall Campus, won a seat on the Miami-Dade County School Board on Tuesday. In this photo, Santos (in blue shirt) talks with students from the District 9 area before the primary election in August. PHOTO COURTESY OF CLAUDIA BLANCHARD
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MDC Alumna Wins Seat On Miami-Dade County School Board In District 9

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Kendall Campus alumna Luisa Santos won a spot on the Miami-Dade County School Board in District 9 Tuesday night.  The

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Decision Time: Miami Dade College's 17-member presidential search committee selected eight semifinalists Wednesday afternoon for the school's top post. ALICE MORENO/THE REPORTER
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Presidential Semifinalists Selected—Possible Battle Brews Between Candidates With Strong MDC Ties

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A battle for Miami Dade College’s top post possibly looms between two candidates with close ties to the school after

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