The Humanities Edge

The Humanities Edge The Humanities Edge helps college students in the humanities make the transition from Miami Dade College to Florida International University.

Supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the program provides financial resources, workshops, and mentoring. A degree in the humanities (which also includes philosophy, gender and ethnic studies, modern languages and classical studies) is a rewarding pursuit in and of itself, one that can also lead to a vibrant and interesting career. Public and private industries are showing increased intere

st in graduates with a background in humanities to inform their communications, business practices and culture. Many successful political and cultural leaders such as singer John Legend (English) and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor (history) have backgrounds in the humanities. The Humanities Edge also supports faculty by offering collaborative grants for student-focused projects, professional development opportunities and a framework to improve humanities curriculum while affirming the value of diversifying scholarship across the disciplines.

Civic Engagement & Public Service panel with , and staff. Gotta have ❤️
05/21/2026

Civic Engagement & Public Service panel with , and staff. Gotta have ❤️

The government conference begins now! Join us ! We will be here until 3 pm.
05/21/2026

The government conference begins now! Join us ! We will be here until 3 pm.

05/19/2026

Check out this student video made for our H.E.ART program last year! 🎞️📹⤴️

This video is a small look into what students will experience at our program. With faculty panels, workshops, and creative activities, students will get the opportunity to envision a future where their passions become a career-reality! 🌟

This 3-day program is designed for MDC students planning to study the humanities at FIU. Our program will be held August 3-5th at our MMC Campus. 📍

More info on our page! 📲

A busy weekend ! On Saturday we welcomed 1000s of students for Admitted Students Day at MMC. On Sunday we shared in the ...
04/13/2026

A busy weekend ! On Saturday we welcomed 1000s of students for Admitted Students Day at MMC. On Sunday we shared in the pre-Pride parade activities on Miami Beach.

FIU Admitted Students Day!
04/11/2026

FIU Admitted Students Day!

To protect Nature is to protect People! Support community action.
04/09/2026

To protect Nature is to protect People! Support community action.

Join us in MARC 290, Dotson Pavilion, for our annual conference. All welcome!
03/18/2026

Join us in MARC 290, Dotson Pavilion, for our annual conference. All welcome!

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