A Heartfelt Farewell: President Slejko Reflects on 40 Years of Service
Jan. 08, 2025
Over a 40-year career, Dr. Christa Slejko could point to dozens of memorable moments and achievements. She has championship rings from North Lake’s athletics teams winning national titles. She smiles when she walks by the big horse statue on campus that was built by Dallas College faculty and welding students to celebrate the school’s 40th anniversary.
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Dallas College Is Busting Barriers to Higher Education
Dec. 12, 2024
Wraparound support services including free food, counseling and child care keep students enrolled and engaged.
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Dallas College Leads With Innovative Bitcoin Mining Training and Certification Program
Dec. 05, 2024
The program is designed to meet growing demand for skilled professionals in the cryptocurrency mining industry, as well as empower entrepreneurs and at-home innovators.
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Dallas County Promise Announces Catalyzing Investments, Including $60 Million Gift From O’Donnell Foundation To Support Ambitious Expansion
Dec. 05, 2024
Dallas County Promise's expanded scope materially broadens economic opportunity and mobility for students representing 10% of Texas.
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Dallas College Breaking Down Barriers to Quality Child Care
Dec. 05, 2024
Here at Dallas College, we're focused on busting barriers that get in the way of student success. And we know one of those barriers is access to quality child care.
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Erin Tierney Kramp Scholars Recognized for Courage and Perseverance
Dec. 04, 2024
The Erin Tierney Kramp Encouragement Foundation has selected four Dallas College students to join Kramp scholars known for overcoming adversity through education.
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Two Dallas College Administrators Complete National Community College Hispanic Council Leadership Development Program
Dec. 03, 2024
Martha Fernandez and Patrick Vasquez were selected for the prestigious program, created for candidates interested in assuming leadership positions in community colleges.
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Dallas College Foundation Awards Five Myers-LeCroy Scholarships
Nov. 12, 2024
Scholarship awardees were selected for their outstanding leadership and academic achievement.
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North Lake Presidential Search
Oct. 29, 2024
The search for new president of the North Lake Campus is currently underway.
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Dallas College Recognized for Connecting Students to Careers
Oct. 28, 2024
Handshake, a career platform for students, gave Dallas College a Handshake Career Spark Award in recognition of the college's employer engagement and reporting and analytics.
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Dallas College Chancellor Justin Lonon Appointed to the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities Board of Directors
Oct. 18, 2024
Coalition members collaborate to exchange information and enhance the role their institutions play in urban settings.
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Dallas College Nursing Students Pursue Advanced Degrees
Oct. 14, 2024
The college's fully online RN-BSN program offers an affordable option for students looking to earn a bachelor's degree.
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National Council on Black American Affairs Leadership Development Institute Accepts Five Dallas College Leaders
Oct. 10, 2024
Dr. Tracie Lowe, Royce Nwankwo, Dr. Toniette Haynes Robinson, Rochelle Ragas and Dr. LaJuanda Jones will join the program, designed to equip participants with the skills necessary for future executive leadership roles in higher education.
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Dallas College Partners With Be Pro Be Proud To Raise Awareness of High-Demand Technical Skill Trade Jobs in North Texas
Oct. 09, 2024
Be Pro Be Proud's mobile workshops help middle and high schoolers learn about jobs in construction, welding, manufacturing, transportation and utilities.
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Dallas College’s Roberto Reyes Selected for HACU Leadership Academy
Oct. 03, 2024
Reyes is one of 45 fellows from across the country chosen to prepare for leadership roles in institutions of higher learning, emphasizing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and emerging HSIs.
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