By: Mishalynn Brown Students embark on numerous career paths after college. The DMC works to ensure that students are armed with a set of skills that apply to their future endeavors. We were happy to catch up with Jimmy Mendez, an alumnus of the DMC who worked within the Data Analytics Group. Joining the Center … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Data Analytics Sets Jimmy Mendez Up for Career Success
BetterWorldBooks Promotes Literacy Through Enterprise
By Gianni Vasquez BetterWorldBooks, a self-sustaining, triple-bottom-line company promotes and advocates for literacy around the world. Their online book-selling platform enables consumers to be participants in the company’s Book for Book™ initiative which was launched in 2011. Via this program, purchases made on the company’s site have supported the distribution of 28 million books to … Continue reading BetterWorldBooks Promotes Literacy Through Enterprise
Jones Act Protectionism Hinders Puerto Rican Recovery Efforts
By Gina Reyes On September 16, Category 5 Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico with sustained winds of 155 miles per hour. Maria set the record as the strongest hurricane to hit the island in 89 years. With millions of displaced Puerto Ricans desperately in need of basic essentials, such as oil, food, and … Continue reading Jones Act Protectionism Hinders Puerto Rican Recovery Efforts
The Jones Act is Sinking the Growth of American Industries
By Gina Reyes The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, commonly referred to as the Jones Act, is a law enacted to protect the United States’ maritime industry, regulate commerce, and bolster national defense. While well-intentioned, the act fails to reflect the current needs of the United States. Repealing the Jones Act would prove beneficial to … Continue reading The Jones Act is Sinking the Growth of American Industries
Tourism Vital to Florida’s Economy
By Erick Winterkamp Florida is known around the world for its white sandy beaches, diverse wildlife and theme parks. These environmental and manmade attractions make it a hotspot for domestic and international tourism. State and local taxes and spending have impacted the tourism industry, but Florida would likely be a tourism destination with or without … Continue reading Tourism Vital to Florida’s Economy