Dallas College Newsroom

One Dallas College team was selected to present their project in Washington, D.C.

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Dallas College students ended the Spring 2024 semester with awards and accolades. Thirty-one students brought home gold from SkillsUSA, students returned from Phi Theta Kappa Catalyst with 15 top honors and fashion students highlighted their creations for 400 guests at the Future of Showcase. Award-winning pastry student Ainsley Roberts is headed to the French Alps for a summer internship.

The search for new presidents of the Brookhaven and Mountain View campuses is currently underway.

Tiffany Gardner and daughter Angelika both earned associate degrees in Business Administration and will graduate with honors.

Carmesia Washington started her educational journey at Dallas College in 1998, attending classes at the Mountain View Campus. However, she started a family and had a successful career working in IT, which put college on the back burner. Then, one day her high school-aged daughter pushed Washington to pursue her dreams of becoming a teacher.

The six graduating students chosen as speakers will share their experiences, challenges and triumphs.

Tometra Williams discovered her calling to a career in occupational therapy through helping to care for her grandmother.

Mountain View had become known for its mariachi ensemble over the years, but the group faded away during the COVID-19 pandemic with live performances being put on hold. However, the group has been revitalized by Manuel Chavez, one of the first Leones, who is now an adjunct faculty member.

Dr. Carlos Cruz will join 39 other education leaders from across the country aspiring to become college presidents.

Tiffiya Samuel moved from India to the United States as a middle school student and had to go through language and cultural obstacles before coming to Dallas College. Through the Student Government Association, Tiffiya found mentorship, became vice president, and developed a passion for helping other students succeed. Tiffiya is pursuing a nursing degree from her desire of wanting to serve others and to meet a promise with her grandfather, working to break barriers across campus.

Exhibits, concerts and Design Week highlight April arts events from the School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design.

Emmanuel Tobias was among a contingent from Dallas College that visited Universidad Creativa (UCreativa) in Costa Rica last fall. The colleges are working toward a partnership for study abroad opportunities that would allow Dallas College students to study in Costa Rica through the Office of International Engagement and Global Competitiveness.

The Blazers won 23 straight games to close the season, including a 74-61 victory over New York-based Herkimer College to win the national championship. That marked the fifth national championship in program history as the Blazers became the first NJCAA school at any of the three levels with five titles.

Jaime Resendez overcame economic hardship and military service in Iraq to build a successful career, crediting Dallas College with giving him the confidence and foundation to pursue higher education. He earned degrees from Dallas College, UNT Dallas, and the University of Texas, eventually becoming an attorney and Dallas City Council Member. Resendez now advocates for greater education access and encourages students to stay persistent, work hard, and keep opportunities open through education.