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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Liz Scruggs

Liz Scruggs

  • Associate Deputy Chief
  • Marketing

Latest News

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Daniel Díaz Joins Dallas College as Vice Chancellor of External Affairs

After an extensive nationwide search, Dallas College is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Díaz as the institution’s next vice chancellor of external affairs, effective today.

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Dallas College Launches ‘The Texas Ticker’ a Bloomberg-Powered Trading Initiative as ‘Y’all Street’ Takes Root in Dallas

As Dallas emerges as the epicenter of the nation’s next financial frontier, Dallas College today announced the launch of The Texas Ticker, a hands-on trading and market analytics initiative built around the Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge and the college’s Bloomberg Finance and Investment Labs.

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Dallas College Launches Innovative Vū Technology Virtual Film Production Soundstage To Train Students in Emerging Fields

Dallas College will unveil its cutting-edge Vū virtual production soundstage Feb. 11, expanding workforce-driven education in film, digital media and immersive technology. The installation brings real-time, industry-grade visual production into the classroom, preparing students for in-demand careers across the region’s rapidly growing TV and film industry.

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Dallas College’s Derek Soper Confirmed to NACE Board of Directors

Dallas College announced that Derek Soper has been selected and confirmed to serve on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

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Reimagining What’s Next

At Dallas College, being “future ready” means preparing students for careers that may not yet even exist, including those in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and data analytics. Learn how Dallas College is reimagining what education can be as we ensure every student is prepared to succeed.

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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.

Updated January 27, 2026