Dallas College News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Watch The Download for a look at Dallas College’s biggest wins, our global impact, and the bold plans in store for 2026

Dallas College today announced the shortlist of development teams advancing to the next stage in planning its new downtown campus, a cornerstone project under the 2019 voter-approved $1.1 billion Dallas College Bond Program. This shortlist marks an important milestone in the Bond Phase 2 process, as the College celebrates its 60th anniversary and its enduring commitment to meet the needs of Dallas County students and employers.

Dallas College was selected by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) to participate in the US-UK Community College and Technical Education Exchange project. The selection was officially announced at ACCT’s Leadership Congress, held in New Orleans, Oct. 22-25.

Dallas College has been named a national leader in student success innovation, earning EAB’s Technology Pioneer Award at the company’s Connected25 conference in Orlando, Florida. This recognition highlights Dallas College’s bold use of technology and data to remove barriers, support students and drive record success.

Dallas College announced today that its School of Health Sciences has been awarded more than $2.5 million from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support nursing students and strengthen the local health care workforce. Funding will expand scholarships, resources and support for nursing workforce development.

Leaders from around the world are coming to Dallas to explore how global impact and purpose drives positive change. Dallas College Chancellor Justin Lonon will deliver the keynote.