Dallas College Newsroom

As we celebrate National Intern Day on July 30, we’re highlighting the next generation of professionals and the impact that meaningful workplace experiences can have on their futures.

As summer winds down and you prepare for the start of classes, why not turn your next campus visit into an adventure? Dallas College locations are home to dozens of unexpected treasures, from scenic nature trails and historic landmarks to public art and community spaces. These 60 Hidden Gems were recognized as part of our 60th Anniversary celebration.

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.  

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

Congratulations on starting your educational journey at Dallas College! Attend a New Student Orientation session on campus this summer.

This year, Dallas has taken center stage at the World Cup, hosting more matches than any other city with nine games. Behind the excitement, thousands of volunteers work to keep the tournament running smoothly and make sure the logistics go off without a hitch. One of them is Gabriel Martinez, a Dallas college alum and employee, who shares what it’s like to be part of one of the world’s biggest sporting events.

Three Dallas College students are bachelor-bound and backed by $25,000 scholarships from the PepsiCo Foundation. Tamara Gilreath, Jeremy Romero and Moussa Mukendi were awarded the NextStep Scholarship alongside 17 other community college students from New York, Illinois, California, Florida and Colorado.

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.

Dallas College Mountain View will host the 2026 National Junior College Athletic Association Division III men's soccer national tournament, along with the 2027 women's national championship tournament.

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.

For a group of 10 Dallas College students, a week in London this May was far more than a study abroad experience. It was a hands-on introduction to future careers in law, politics and criminal justice.

On June 18, Geoff Tchon and 13 classmates became the first-ever graduates of the Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program. At least nine graduates secured employment before crossing the stage, highlighting the region's urgent need for skilled aviation talent.

Dallas College Mountain View men's soccer team will open the season Aug. 21 at Lamar (Colorado) College. The Lions will finish the season-opening weekend with a second road game at Seward Community College in Liberal, Kansas.

Dallas College Cedar Valley outfielder Rendon Garcia was named a National Junior College Athletic Association Division III American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings Gold Glove Award® winner.

Dallas College Brookhaven outfielder Nash Nichols was named a National Junior College Athletic Association Division III American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings Gold Glove Award® winner.