Dallas College News

Demand for skilled technicians remains high amid accelerated construction in DFW.

More than 1,100 students from across North Texas were on hand to experience what careers in construction entail from 40 industry partners at the TEXO Expo. Exhibits featured everything from how construction workers use rope grabs on projects to the ins and outs of building a NASCAR car.

Thirty-eight percent of the students currently enrolled at Dallas College are first-generation college students, according to student information profile data. As we participate in the National First-Generation College Celebration on Nov. 8, Dallas College students and alumni share their experience of being the first in their families to attend college.

Dallas College is one of six universities and colleges participating in Deloitte’s Future of Work Institute.

Renowned environmental activist Xiuhtezcatl "X" Martinez will deliver a morning message of hope and inspiration amid climate change.

Dallas College is investing more than $1 million to develop state-of-the-art manufacturing and industrial technology laboratory facilities to train and upskill a future workforce through the Garland Center.

Dallas College alumna Iris Diaz didn’t set out to become the first Latina to serve as a chief marketing officer for an NBA franchise. She simply did her job to the best of her abilities. Eventually, that hard work paid off when she was promoted to CMO of the Dallas Mavericks in 2019.

Dr. Pamela Luckett, chief digital engagement officer, and Dr. Nikki Ceaser-Small, senior director of campus administration at Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus, will take part in the institute's annual leadership gathering.

The latest Dallas College students to earn the scholarship are Jonalda Basha, Daisy Donjuan, So My Ho and Lynn Mounce.

A diverse group of four scholars were selected based on their leadership and academic achievements.

An array of artistic performances and panel discussions will be offered Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 to celebrate the diversity of Hispanic experiences.

A public hearing on the proposed tax rate will be held on Sept. 13, 2022, at 4 p.m., 1601 Botham Jean Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215.

Seventeen students each received $5,000 toward programs in advanced manufacturing, computer science, engineering or mechanic/repair technologies.

The American National Standards Institute gave its stamp of approval to the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist, Sterile Processing Technician and Health Care Supply Chain Professional programs.

Dr. Marisa Pierce will embark on the highly competitive leadership program that prepares potential community college presidents to achieve higher and more equitable levels of student success at their respective institutions.