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DMX’s Legacy Will Continue Long After His Death

April 10, 2021 Andy Cabrera Hip-Hop/Rap, obit, DMX

Rapper DMX, known for deeply introspective lyrics about his life and struggles, died on April 9 surrounded by his family at White Plains Hospital in New York. His death came six days after suffering cardiac arrest. The 50-year-old rapper born Earl Simmons battled a life-long drug addiction that he… Read the rest at our website.

North Campus News

Beloved Former North Campus Professor Passes Away At 68

April 23, 2020 Heidi Perez North Campus, Obituary, obit

Nora Dawkins started her Honors leadership class with a broad smile that spoke the same animated expression every time: “It’s time to wake up and smell the coffee.” She belted out the phrase when she noticed her students were tired or sluggish. Her voice jolted their spirits, which prepared… Read the rest at our website.

News Wolfson Campus

New Student Center Legend Passes Away After 27 Years At MDC

November 22, 2019 Heidi Perez Obituary, New Student Center, obit, ALS

Daryl Perry’s colleagues huddled around his corner office at Wolfson Campus’ New Student Center to celebrate the life of their long-time friend. They talked about Perry’s life and his time at Miami Dade College over hot tea, a beverage he drank every morning. “Daryl was, basically and simply put,… Read the rest at our website.

North Campus News

The ‘Soul’ Of North Campus’ Math Lab Passes Away

June 4, 2019 Heidi Perez North Campus, Obituary, obit

Ameera Mourad embraced her uncle, Maher Mourad, during a long, tight hug in a dimly-lit corner of the Vizcaya Park Community Center. Surrounded by rose and daisy flower bouquets adorned with condolences and pictures of her father—Bahaa D. Mourad—Ameera addressed a sea of tear-soaked faces. “When I was a… Read the rest at our website.

Scholarship started in memory of Maria C. Mari.

News North Campus Kendall Campus

Accounting And Economics Professor, Maria C. Mari, Passes Away At 60

April 12, 2019 Heidi Perez Phi Beta Lambda, Obituary, obit, accounting, economics

Maria C. Mari died doing what she loved. On March 26, she collapsed while filing tax forms for a client. Twenty-two hours later, she passed away at Jackson Medical Center from cirrhosis of the liver. Mari, 60, was an accounting and economics professor at Miami Dade College for 30… Read the rest at our website.

North Campus News

Esteemed Meek Center English Lab Instructor Passes Away

October 5, 2018 Katherine Wallace-Fernandez Obituary, obit, Meek Center

Every morning, a group of employees at the Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center gather in the public safety department to pray. Albert Cannon played a large role in the daily prayer. Starting at 7:30 a.m., public safety dispatcher Briggette Williamson would listen as he “prayed for our families… Read the rest at our website.

News Wolfson Campus

Esteemed Sign Language Interpreter Loses Battle To Cancer

April 13, 2018 Corbin Bolies Wolfson Campus, Obituary, obit, ACCESS

Ana Hernandez was just about to leave for lunch when she heard him. One of her deaf students was running up to her, essay in hand and stress on his face. It was due that day and he needed it proofread. Hernandez put her soup down and went to… Read the rest at our website.

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