Dallas College Turns 60 — and You’re Invited to the Party!
Jan. 21, 2026
Sixty years ago, the world looked very different!
In 1966, we made the first “soft landings” on the moon. “Star Trek” and “Batman” premiered on television. There were no laptops or calculators in classrooms. Students used slide rules for math and hit the library for research. Teachers made worksheets on mimeograph machines (that smell!). School lunch was only about 35 cents, candy bars were just a nickel and a movie theater ticket was about $1.25.
Fast-forward to today: Dallas College is celebrating 60 years of educating, empowering and building Dallas’ workforce while Reimagining What's Next.
What’s Happening? Let’s Celebrate!
We’re going all out with 60th Anniversary celebrations at each campus this spring—and yes, you’re invited!
- El Centro, during Week of Welcome celebrations, Jan. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- North Lake, during the HBCU Transfer Fair, Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Brookhaven, to be announced
- Cedar Valley, to be announced
- Eastfield, to be announced
- Richland, to be announced
Here’s what to expect:
- Food, fun and giveaways
- Exclusive 60th Anniversary friendship bracelets
- Engaging photo ops
What’s a Celebration Without a Photo Op?
Keep an eye out for fun displays, backdrops and Instagram-worthy moments all around campus.
Follow our Events Calendar for the latest, dates, times and locations.
More Ways to Join the Fun
- Visit our 60th Anniversary webpage, watch the anniversary video and explore the Dallas College timeline.
- Discover 60 Hidden Gems — from outdoor spaces and artwork to state-of-the-art learning resources across all locations.
- Tag @dallascollegestudents in your story or post – we'd love to share your moment on our account!
Why Celebrate?
Because this isn’t just a birthday, it’s about YOU!
Dallas College has served 3.3 million students over the past 60 years, and every one of them helped share who we are today. This celebration honors the past, the present and the future we’re building together.
Let’s celebrate. Let’s make memories.
And let’s keep Reimagining What's Next, together!
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