April 26, 2024
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Puerto Rican Students Eligible For In-State Tuition

Natalie Gutierrez ,  , 
Miami Dade College is offering in-state tuition to Puerto Rican students displaced by the recent string of earthquakes that have devastated the territory.   The initiative aims to provide financial assistance to students that qualify for financial aid. It will cover in-state tuition for students after all scholarships and grants… Read the rest at our website.
Bianca Leon performing a flip.
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She Wanted To Be Like Spider-Man, Now She Has A Gold Medal In Gymnastics

Christian Ortega ,  ,  , 
Fourteen years ago, Bianca León fell in love after a field trip to Octavianos Studio of Gymnastics in West Kendall. That day, the hyper four-year-old found an outlet for her pent-up energy. Since then, her passion for gymnastics has not waned.   León, 18, won a gold medal for Puerto… Read the rest at our website.
Valeria Santos about to hit the ball.
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Volleyball Player Still Haunted By Hurricane Maria A Year Later

Christian Ortega ,  ,  , 
Valeria Santos never planned to play volleyball at Miami Dade College. In August of last year, she started her freshman season at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez where her father coached. He volleyball career was going according to plan. However, barely a month later, her world would… Read the rest at our website.
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Students And Faculty Filming Documentary On Displaced Puerto Rican Students

Katherine Wallace-Fernandez ,  ,  ,  , 
Hurricane Maria hit close to home for Victor Vazquez-Hernandez. The Puerto Rican native has family on the Island. His daughter and grandson live there, so he was worried when the hurricane struck in 2017. After the storm, the Miami Dade College history professor started noticing displaced Puerto Rican students… Read the rest at our website.
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ISS Center Collecting Donations For Hurricane Maria Victims

Heidi Perez ,  , 
Wolfson Campus’ International Student Services Center is sponsoring a charity drive to aid victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico throughout October as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Money is being collected at donation jars located in various departments’ such as ISS, student services, financial aid, advisement, admissions, new… Read the rest at our website.

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