Every dollar raised empowers more than 125,000 students to persist, graduate, and achieve their dreams. Miami Dade College (MDC) announced the return of its annual “I AM MDC” celebration, expanding this year’s signature campaign into a month-long series of campus events, community activations, and fundraising initiatives in honor of the college’s 66th anniversary. More than a celebration, “I AM MDC” is a movement that brings together students, alumni, faculty, staff, donors and community partners to celebrate the college’s legacy while investing in its future. Every dollar raised helps remove financial barriers for students through scholarships and essential resources, ensuring more students have the opportunity to achieve their educational and career goals. That support includes MDC’s Honors College, along with the Presidential and Rising Scholars programs. Following last year’s record breaking “I AM MDC” day where more than $1 million was raised, MDC has set an equally ambitious goal for 2026: $1.66 million raised, a reflection of the college’s 66 years of impact and its 2.5 million alumni community. “Every student who walks through our doors carries a dream,” said Miami Dade College president Madeline Pumariega. “I AM MDC is a celebration of what MDC has always stood for: access, opportunity, and the belief that education can transform a life. It’s one day, one college, and infinite impact.” “I AM MDC” celebrations will continue through Sept. 30. “I AM MDC” month features free events at all eight campuses, each spotlighting the unique programs, students, and community that make that campus distinct. Remaining events, all 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., include: Wednesday, Sept. 9 – North Campus Thursday, Sept. 10 – Homestead Campus Wednesday, Sept. 16 – West Campus Wednesday, Sept. 23 – Kendall Campus Since its launch in 2016, “I AM MDC” has grown into Miami Dade College’s signature celebration of philanthropy, pride, and community. More than an annual fundraising campaign, it is a powerful reflection of the college’s enduring mission to open doors of opportunity, expand economic mobility, and transform lives through education. Every dollar raised supports student scholarships, emergency assistance, academic programs, and other initiatives that empower more than 125,000 students to persist, graduate, and achieve their dreams. “I AM MDC” honors the College’s remarkable legacy while investing in its future. During the past 66 years, MDC has grown from a single campus serving a few hundred students into the largest and one of the most diverse institutions of higher education in the nation, with more than 2.5 million alumni. What began with the college’s first graduating class of approximately 200 students in 1962 has evolved into an institution that now celebrates more than 15,000 graduates annually. As Miami Dade College continues to transform lives across generations, “I AM MDC” serves as a rallying call for alumni, faculty, staff, donors, and the community to ensure today’s students have the same life-changing opportunities for decades to come. Donations can be made securely online at www.givecampus.com/schools/MiamiDadeCollege/i-am-mdc-2026/.     ABOUT US: For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami’s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed. With topics ranging from local news to community events, Miami’s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area. This family-owned media company publishes more than a dozen neighborhood publications, magazines, special sections on their websites, newsletters, as well as distributing them in print throughout Miami Dade County from Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and Homestead. Each online publication and print editions provide comprehensive coverage of local news, events, business updates, lifestyle features, and local initiatives within its respective community. Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami’s culture. Whether you’re looking for local Miami news, or podcasts, Miami’s Community Newspapers has you covered. For more information, be sure to check out: https://communitynewspapers.com. If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected] or [email protected] post College extends ‘I AM MDC’ to month-long celebration first appeared on Miami's Community News. ...read more read less