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.

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  • Marketing

Latest News

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Dallas College Trustee Diana Flores Retires After Three Decades of Service

Dallas College today announced that Trustee Diana Flores will retire from the Dallas College Board of Trustees, effective August 30, 2026, concluding 30 years of service marked by an unwavering commitment to student success, expanding educational opportunity and community impact.  

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Coach Michael Martin Inducted Into NJCAA Hall of Fame

deserved honor recognizing an extraordinary coaching career and lasting impact on junior college athletics.

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Dallas College Receives CUPA-HR’s HR Innovation Award

Dallas College has received a College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) 2026 HR Innovation Award for its talent acquisition transformation and AI-enabled talent ecosystem.

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Dallas College Advances Landmark Vision for Next-Generation Downtown Campus and Knowledge District, Selects A Development Group led by Matthews

Demonstrating a deep and enduring commitment to downtown Dallas, regional economic mobility and expanded access to education, Dallas College has determined to enter into exclusive negotiations with a development group led by Matthews to advance its landmark downtown development project, an initiative that will transform its historic El Centro Campus into a next-generation campus and knowledge district along the Austin Street corridor.

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Dallas College Aviation Maintenance Technology Graduates Fuel North Texas Aerospace Workforce Pipeline

Dallas College is helping address one of the aviation industry's most pressing workforce shortages as 14 students from its inaugural Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program graduate with industry-recognized credentials and direct pathways into high-demand careers.

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Stories of Grit, Resilience and Transformation Define the Class of 2026

From overcoming significant personal challenges to building clear pathways into high-demand careers, Dallas College’s Class of 2026 is defined by determination, resilience and purpose. Meet the six graduates selected to serve as commencement speakers and learn about their stories of perseverance, growth and achievement.

Updated April 14, 2026