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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.

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.