April 24, 2024
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iCED Using Digital Engagement Platform—Motivote—To Educate Voters

Kevin Boulandier ,  ,  , 
With Election Day less than two weeks away, Miami Dade College is working to increase voter engagement among students.  To meet that goal the College’s Institute for Civic Engagement & Democracy partnered with two New York University alumni to offer Motivote, a nonpartisan voter engagement digital platform.  Jess Riegal… Read the rest at our website.
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Andrew Goodman Vote Everywhere Ambassador Application Open Through June 12

Kevin Boulandier ,  , 
Students can apply to become an Andrew Goodman Vote Everywhere ambassador until June 12. Each year, two students from each participating campus—Kendall, Wolfson and North Campus— are chosen. Ambassadors will help educate Miami Dade College’s community on voting rights through campus-wide events and registering voters.   Applicants must dedicate 10-15… Read the rest at our website.
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The 2020 Election Has Something New In Store

Annette Gonzalez ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  , 
With almost a year until the 2020 presidential election, there is a war brewing right before our eyes. Twenty Democrats and Republicans will compete for one of the most important jobs in the world: President of the United States. This election is important for the Democratic Party because there’s… Read the rest at our website.
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Political Candidates Need To Get With It

Alina Halley ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  , 
Ever since I can remember, when there is any type of national election, candidates go above and beyond to appeal to different voters such as Latinxs or 18-to-30-somethings—who are notorious for rarely showing up. And, to be quite honest, the effort is sometimes appreciated. But for the most part,… Read the rest at our website.
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Miami Dade College Makes An Impact On Midterm Elections

Corbin Bolies ,  ,  ,  , 
Although the midterm elections aren’t entirely over in Florida, the effects can already be measured at Miami Dade College. The Nov. 6 elections seemingly ended with Republican wins in statewide races, with former Congressman Ron DeSantis, Governor Rick Scott and State Representative Matt Caldwell leading in their races for… Read the rest at our website.
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Students Force Early-Voting Sites At North And Kendall Campuses

Christian Ortega ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  , 
Miami Dade College students and employees can vote for the upcoming midterm elections at North and Kendall Campuses—thanks to a group of strong-willed students who advocated for that right. “We have students of all walks of life; mothers, veterans, employees and many first-generation students,” Rebecca Diaz, one of nine… Read the rest at our website.
Photo of Maydee Martinez, who is a Puffin Fellow.
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Wolfson Campus Alumna Selected As Puffin Fellow

Alexandra Vargas ,  ,  , 
Miami Dade College alumna Maydee Martinez has been selected as a Puffin Fellow by the Andrew Goodman Foundation. Martinez is one of five graduate students in the nation selected. She began her two-year run as a Puffin Fellow in January.   “It is an honor,” Martinez said. “I am thrilled… Read the rest at our website.
Republican Marlon Montero protesting outside of the rally held by HIllary Clinton.
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Politicking For The GOP

Maria Vizcaino ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  , 
Marlon Montero calls himself a surrogate of the Grand Old Party. The 18-year-old freshman political science student took a stand in this turbulent electoral season and started a new political student organization: Miami Dade College Republicans—Kendall Campus. “I’m very proud to lead a group where we all think alike… Read the rest at our website.

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