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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.

Jesus Cavazos said that Accessibility Services has been a huge help during his time at Dallas College.

Senquae Cox moved from San Angelo to the Dallas area seeking a college education and better opportunities.

Dallas College alumna Karrington Bennett graduated from Dallas College as a first generation student and is now thriving at Southern Methodist University (SMU).

Army veteran Nicole Harris always wanted to be a police officer. When she was accepted to the Cedar Valley Law Enforcement Academy, it looked as if she was finally on her way to making that goal a reality but there were still obstacles to overcome.

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.

When Aaron Doyle first got out of the military he struggled to find a job. At Dallas College he rediscovered his creativity.

A marketing and management major, Daniel Juárez Pereira took on leadership roles after arriving from Guatemala to study at Richland Campus.

Emily De La Rosa is a Dallas College student studying business who hopes to transfer to the University of Houston after she graduates in 2023.

Teresiah Njenga's Uber driver told her about Dallas College Brookhaven and now she tells others about the support she received on her journey to becoming a nurse.

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.

In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness month, we are sharing the inspirational story of North Lake alumni Ray Cerda, Jr., and his “unexpected” life. His life took a dramatic turn in high school. A gifted athlete and class president at Irving High School, Cerda thought he knew how his future would unfold. Then, an accident left him a quadriplegic.

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

Richard Miles was exonerated in 2009 after serving 15 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. The Dallas College alum received CNN's Hero Award after launching a nonprofit called "Miles of Freedom."