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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.

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.

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.

Dallas College is helping address one of the aviation industry's most pressing workforce shortages as 14 students from its inaugural Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program graduate with industry-recognized credentials and direct pathways into high-demand careers.

From overcoming significant personal challenges to building clear pathways into high-demand careers, Dallas College’s Class of 2026 is defined by determination, resilience and purpose. Meet the six graduates selected to serve as commencement speakers and learn about their stories of perseverance, growth and achievement.

Dallas College has selected Dallas-based HKS as the lead architect and engineering firm for its new Health Sciences Center for Excellence, a major investment in the future of health care education and workforce training in the region. The facility will be located at 2311 Butler St. in Dallas’ Medical District, spanning nearly 8 acres.

For the first time in its history, Dallas College brought together student-athletes, coaches, alumni and administrators from all seven campuses to celebrate championships, All-American honors, Hall of Fame careers and Legacy Awards, during its inaugural athletic banquet April 21 at the Curtis Culwell Center.

For most fashion designers, threading a needle is a mundane task. For Christian Henderson, it was once a mountain he wasn't sure he could climb.

Dallas College is celebrating Community College Awareness Month this April with the launch of a five-week campaign, “Dallas College: Future Ready,” highlighting the critical role community colleges play in expanding access to education, strengthening the workforce and driving economic mobility across North Texas.

The Dallas College School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design is joining the city of Dallas in celebrating the power of creativity during Dallas Arts Month this April. The college will activate 12 campus-based galleries, 10 performance venues as well as at a range of community spaces to showcase the incredible talent of Dallas College students and faculty.

Dallas College is proud to announce that Louis Burrell has been named Chief Human Resources Officer of the Year at the 2026 Phenom HR Awards. The global recognition program, in its fifth year, celebrates organizations and individuals that are transforming human resources through groundbreaking applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. Burrell receives the honor for his visionary leadership and innovation in human resources.

Dallas College leads coalition to strengthen college student mental health, at a time when more than one-third of Texas college students report symptoms of depression and nearly half report anxiety. The coalition has released "Strengthening College Student Mental Health: A Practical Playbook for the State of Texas."

Dallas College was awarded the 2026 Leader College of Distinction status by Achieving the Dream (ATD), one of the most respected student success organizations in higher education.

Dallas College was selected as a national finalist for the 2026 Bellwether Award in the category of Instructional Programs and Services. It’s a recognition that highlights the most innovative and effective programs in community colleges across the country.