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For Mia Santos, what began as a setback became a story of resilience, growth and triumph — a reminder that sometimes the best path isn’t the one you first imagine. A standout student and team leader at Dallas College Eastfield Campus — and a key player on Eastfield’s three-time national championship volleyball team — her journey is one of resilience, self-discovery and learning that sometimes true growth happens through discomfort.

All Dallas College locations will be closed starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Jan. 1, 2026. Here's how to get support while we're closed.

Dallas College Eastfield volleyball's Mia Santos was named an American Volleyball Coaches Association Two-Year College First Team All-American.

Dallas College Brookhaven women's soccer's Ava Little was named a National Junior College Athletic Association Division III First Team All-American.

Dallas College Richland women's soccer's Linzy Villa was named a National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Second Team All-American.

Dallas College Richland men's soccer earned five National Junior College Athletic Association Division III All-American awards.

Dallas College Cedar Valley's Aaban Khan won the National Junior College Athletic Association eSports EA FC 26 Fall National Championship.

Dallas College Brookhaven's Brooke Tyler, McKenzie Mitchell and Holland Hickman earned National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Volleyball All-America honors.

Dallas College North Lake's Ava Mendez was named a National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Volleyball Second Team All-American.

Dallas College Eastfield's Phil Nickel was named the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Volleyball Coach of the Year.

Student retention is a critical challenge for community colleges, where the goal is not only to enroll students but also to guide them successfully to completion or transfer. Early departure can leave students burdened with debt and limited access to labor market opportunities, while the college experiences a loss of enrollment and diminished student outcomes.

On Friday, Nov. 14, Dallas College science major and work-study student Andrew Prichard didn't just attend the Student Leadership Institute Fall Leadership Conference — he went full-on content creator, stepping way out of his comfort zone. His mission: takeover the official @DallasCollegeStudents Instagram account, where he dropped exclusive, behind-the-scenes content for followers throughout the day.

Final exams are coming. Are you ready? Check out five practical tips to help you prep for exams, stay focused and power through finals week.

Each November, Dallas College celebrates Sharing Day by providing Thanksgiving food bundles that students can take home to their families to help celebrate the holiday.

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.