News and Media

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.

Liz Scruggs

Liz Scruggs

  • Associate Deputy Chief
  • Marketing

Latest News

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Dallas College Lands $3.3M Federal Grant to Expand AI education

The U.S. Department of Education awarded Dallas College a four-year, $3.3 million grant to launch the Dallas College AI-Enabled Teaching and Learning Initiative, a comprehensive effort to integrate artificial intelligence across classrooms, curriculum and workforce training programs.

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60 Years Strong. A Future Just Getting Started.

Watch The Download for a look at Dallas College’s biggest wins, our global impact, and the bold plans in store for 2026

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Dallas College Named Bellwether Award Finalist for Student Care Network

Dallas College has been selected as a national finalist for the 2026 Bellwether Award in the category of Instructional Programs and Services. Dallas College earned its spot for its groundbreaking Student Care Network.

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Dallas College Celebrates 60 Years by Advancing Vision for Downtown Campus

Dallas College today announced the shortlist of development teams advancing to the next stage in planning its new downtown campus, a cornerstone project under the 2019 voter-approved $1.1 billion Dallas College Bond Program. This shortlist marks an important milestone in the Bond Phase 2 process, as the College celebrates its 60th anniversary and its enduring commitment to meet the needs of Dallas County students and employers.

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Dallas College Selected to Participate in US-UK Community College and Technical Education Student Exchange Program

Dallas College was selected by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) to participate in the US-UK Community College and Technical Education Exchange project. The selection was officially announced at ACCT’s Leadership Congress, held in New Orleans, Oct. 22-25.

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Dallas College Wins National Award for Innovation in Student Success

Dallas College has been named a national leader in student success innovation, earning EAB’s Technology Pioneer Award at the company’s Connected25 conference in Orlando, Florida. This recognition highlights Dallas College’s bold use of technology and data to remove barriers, support students and drive record success.

Updated September 7, 2025