MDC Online invites students to join I AM MDC campaign

Miami Dade College Online is urging students, faculty, staff and alumni to take part in the college’s month-long I AM MDC fundraising campaign through Sept. 30. The effort aims to raise $1.66 million for scholarships and student support programs, including options that online learners can access from anywhere.

Why it matters: - The I AM MDC campaign funds scholarships, emergency assistance and student programs that help more than 125,000 Miami Dade College students stay enrolled and graduate. - MDC Online students can benefit from the same support even if they never visit a physical campus. - The 2026 goal is $1.66 million, building on last year’s campaign that raised more than $1 million.

What happened: - Miami Dade College Online invited students, faculty and staff to join Miami Dade College’s annual I AM MDC campaign. - The campaign runs from Aug. 15 through Sept. 30. - MDC Online said the giving effort includes online activations and in-person events across all eight MDC campuses. - The campaign’s signature event is Sunday, Sept. 6, at loanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins.

The details: - Donations can be made online at givecampus.com/schools/MiamiDadeCollege/i-am-mdc-2026. - Free community events are scheduled at all eight campuses during the month. - Listed events include the Medical Campus on Thursday, Sept. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Other listed events include North Campus on Wednesday, Sept. 9; Homestead Campus on Thursday, Sept. 10; West Campus on Wednesday, Sept. 16; and Kendall Campus on Wednesday, Sept. 23, all from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - MDC says the campaign also supports the Honors College and the Presidential and Rising Scholars programs. - MDC Online students are eligible to benefit from those programs. - The campaign has run since 2016 as MDC’s signature fundraising effort for philanthropy, pride and community. - MDC says the college now has more than 2.5 million alumni. - The institution says it has grown from a first graduating class of about 200 students in 1962 to more than 15,000 graduates each year, including students who complete degrees entirely online.

Between the lines: - The campaign is designed to keep online students tied to the broader MDC community, not just to remote coursework. - The fundraising push reflects a larger message about access and economic mobility, with money directed toward student barriers that can block completion. - The scale of the alumni network gives the campaign a built-in donor base and a strong identity campaign to rally around.

What's next: - MDC Online students near a campus can attend a free community event during the month. - The fundraising campaign continues through Sept. 30. - MDC will use campaign proceeds to support scholarships, academic programs and emergency aid for students.