Miami Dade College Announces the 2025 Endowed Teaching Chairs | Biscayne Bay Tribune#

Miami Dade College (MDC) proudly announces the selection of seven exceptional faculty members as recipients of the 2025 Endowed Teaching Chairs, the College’s highest distinction for teaching excellence. The honorees were formally recognized at an awards ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 6.

The Endowed Teaching Chairs program is one of MDC’s most prestigious traditions, celebrating faculty members who exemplify teaching excellence and unwavering dedication to student success. Each year, select professors are nominated and chosen by their peers for this distinguished honor.

Since the program’s inception in 1992, more than 300 faculty members have been recognized as Endowed Teaching Chairs. Honorees receive a $7,500 annual stipend for three years to support professional growth, including the exploration of innovative teaching strategies, research initiatives, and the development of cutting-edge instructional tools. The program is made possible through the generosity of individuals, corporations, and organizations in partnership with the Miami Dade College Foundation.

“At Miami Dade College, our faculty are the heartbeat of our institution,” said MDC President Madeline Pumariega. “The Endowed Teaching Chairs not only celebrate our educators’ extraordinary commitment to teaching but also empower them to further enrich the learning experiences of our students. Their passion and innovation continue to shape the future of our community.”

2025 Endowed Teaching Chairs Honorees:

Ruth & Jack Kassewitz Endowed Teaching Chair
Eduardo Araujo-Pradere, Senior Associate Professor

Homestead Campus

Dr. German Munoz Endowed Teaching Chair
Nayrie Smith, Senior Associate Professor
Kendall Campus

Sylvan E. Myers Endowed Teaching Chair
Sharon Plotkin, Associate Professor
North Campus

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