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Blackwell earned $10,000 for winning the “Chopped” episode titled “Chuck Wagon Cook-Off” (Season 52, Episode 7), continuing to establish himself as one of the most recognizable chefs to come out of Dallas College’s Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality program.

When Temika McCaskill joined Dallas College’s culinary program, she had an entry interview with Senior Director Steve DeShazo before taking her first class. DeShazo asked what she wanted to get out of her education and what her goals were. Just two days later, she had a job at one of Dallas’ best restaurants, working for a nationally famous chef mentor.

Ten years ago, Mai Huynh arrived at Dallas College to take English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). This May, she completed her educational journey with a doctorate and international acclaim for her pioneering scientific research. With almost all of that journey paid for by scholarships and other grants, Huynh now wants to give back by teaching the next generation of scientists.

Dr. Caroline Ferris is studying to become an elementary art teacher, which will be her “second act” when she retires from medicine.

Dr. Caroline Ferris is studying to become an elementary art teacher, which will be her “second act” when she retires from medicine.