Media relations efforts include:
- placement of collegewide news
- chancellor’s activities
- service as liaison for news between the campuses of Dallas College and area news media representatives in newspaper, radio and print
- crisis communications
- collegewide source of public information for reporters and editors.
Media relations also provides writing and editing expertise for other areas in marketing and communications, governmental relations and the chancellor’s office, as well as the source for several newsletters and publications.
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Dallas College Students Participate in Global $1 Million Virtual Stock Trading Challenge
In support of its commitment to be the educational arm of the growing North Texas financial ecosystem and the new Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), collectively nicknamed “Y’all Street,” Dallas College is fielding 64 teams in the Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge, a worldwide contest in which students compete for the best outcomes by managing $1 million virtual portfolios.
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Dallas College Board of Trustees Swear in New Appointments to Districts 2, 4 and 6
The Dallas College Board of Trustees intends to take a formal action item to its October 6, 2026, Board Meeting to appoint Elizabeth “Libby” Crutcher McCabe to represent District 2, Maria Yolisma Garcia to represent District 4 and Joseph Rodriguez to represent District 6, ensuring continued representation for the three districts following recently announced planned board transitions.
Dallas College Expands Bachelor’s Degree Offerings With New Management Program
Dallas College is growing its bachelor’s degree portfolio to four with the launch of its Bachelor of Applied Science in Management. The new, fully online program gives working adults, transfer students and associate degree holders a flexible path to a four-year degree and career advancement.
Dallas College Selected for National CUNY Action Lab To Develop ASAP Transfer Success Initiative
Dallas College today announced it has been selected as one of six participants nationwide for the 2026-27 Student Success Action Lab led by the City University of New York (CUNY). Through the Action Lab, Dallas College will develop a new student success initiative modeled after CUNY’s highly successful Accelerated Study in Academic Programs approach, known as ASAP.
Dallas College Chancellor Names Virginia M. Fraire President of Richland Campus
Dr. Justin H. Lonon, Chancellor of Dallas College, has appointed Dr. Virginia M. Fraire as President of Richland Campus following a comprehensive nationwide search and selection process. In this role, Dr. Fraire will report directly to Chancellor Lonon and will help advance the goals of Dallas College 2035 through workforce innovation, industry engagement, student success and community impact.
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Dallas College 2035: Leadership Appointments to Advance Growth, Innovation and Global Engagement
Dallas College today announced two leadership appointments that align the institution's leadership structure with Dallas College 2035, advancing growth, innovation, operational excellence and global engagement.