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The welding lab at Dallas College's Bill J. Priest Center provides Danielle Trent with refuge and inspiration.

Jim Stover, Dallas College's longest serving employee, has spent 56 years teaching art and building the Richland Campus art department, where his artwork is displayed throughout the campus. Born in Brazil and educated in the United States, Stover discovered his passion for art in college, earned an MFA from Columbia University. He began teaching at Dalals College after being hired at a college job fair. Stover continues to love teaching students because it allows him to keep learning.

A total of 10 students were awarded $25,000 per year from PepsiCo Foundation.

The award recognizes the college's efforts to create positive changes in the Dallas community through its mission of transforming lives and communities through higher education.

Dr. Dina Sosa-Hegarty and Juan Garcia will join the fifth cohort of the program that is designed to increase diverse representation in executive and senior-level positions in higher education.

Frida Hutchinson is pursuing a culinary arts degree while working full time. She's driven by a lifelong passion for cooking that began with helping at her family's food business in Mexico. After overcoming lymphoma and significant health challenges, Hutchinson became committed to healthy, made-from-scratch cooking and hopes to one day open a business featuring authentic Southern Mexican cuisine.

Ebbah Realzola, founder of MEXZIM Corporation and an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Southwest Award finalist, credits Dallas College and its Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses partnership program with helping her strengthen her business model and grow her company during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. She highlights how Dallas College supports entrepreneurs through business education, workforce training, internships, and short-term certification programs that help students enter the workforce.

From Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, multiple virtual and in-person events will explore the rich culture, history and contributions of Hispanic Americans.

Today, six coaches lead more than 150 students who compete in over 11 titles.

As Dallas College’s interim dean of pathway success Paula Guidry, Ph.D., provides opportunities for students by helping make sure they’re set on the path to success.

Scholarship recipients are honored for their leadership and academic achievements.

Ingrid Mirella Silva de Lima, Arianna Villarreal and Aislyn Elizabeth Smith will receive funds for tuition and books as well as mentoring and other resources.

Kianna Vaughn didn't immediately go to college due to financial reasons, and, instead, got a job in human resources. She felt stagnant there and she knew an education was needed to advance in her career field. Dallas college provided the support and opportunities to help her succeed.

Everything is still a little surreal for Alyssa Fox these days. She sometimes does a double take when she hops on the subway and sees her face on a poster, or even featured on the Gershwin Theater entrance in the heart of New York City. But, when you’re the star of “Wicked,” one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history, you’ve reached celebrity status.

The funding will support growing the next class of teacher-apprentices to lead K-12 classrooms.