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.
Latest News
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.
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.
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.
Dallas College Awarded $2.5 Million Federal Grant to Support Nursing Students
Dallas College announced today that its School of Health Sciences has been awarded more than $2.5 million from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support nursing students and strengthen the local health care workforce. Funding will expand scholarships, resources and support for nursing workforce development.
Dallas College Chancellor to Deliver Keynote at Global Mission Summit
Leaders from around the world are coming to Dallas to explore how global impact and purpose drives positive change. Dallas College Chancellor Justin Lonon will deliver the keynote.
ETK Scholarship Serves Students Who Have Overcome Adversity To Study at Dallas College
This year, the Dallas College Foundation announced four new ETK Foundation Scholars: Paige Davis, Emmanuella Iwuji, Eboni Johnson and Beverly Veloz. Their stories of courage and overcoming adversity are detailed here. They join continuing Dallas College students Beniela Djereke, Cichez Dounley, Amanda Moore and Justina Ojiemudia who were previously selected to receive Erin Tierney Kramp scholarships.