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D CEO and Dallas Innovates presented the award that recognizes disruptors and trailblazers who are driving a new vision for North Texas.

As a high school teacher, Sayda Rapalo encouraged her students to follow their dreams. That script flipped one day when the students posed the same question to her: What are your dreams? “One day,” Rapalo recalled telling them, “I want to be a pastry chef in France. ”It was in that moment that Rapalo knew she had to heed her own advice and pursue her passion for baking and cooking. So, shortly after, Rapalo enrolled in Dallas College’s Culinary and Pastry Arts Program.

You may excuse your partners’ exhibition of unhealthy behaviors due to the excitement or even a “butterflies in my stomach” feeling. However, these butterflies could be a warning. Missed red flags during the honeymoon phase of a relationship can lead to an abusive relationship.

While attending college, using alcohol and other drugs seem to be a popular and even social norm for droves of students. However, substance use can create problems at school, work and home.

Antoine Silvers Jr. moved from Virginia to Texas with his family in search of better opportunities and a more stable environment, eventually enrolling at Dallas College and becoming a first-generation college student. He credits his grandmother's resilience and the support of mentors for helping him overcome challenges and stay focused on his goals. While studying accounting and business, Silvers hopes to play professional basketball and build a legacy as a mentor, businessman and role model.

This marks the college's second four-year degree program. A Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education and Teaching (B.A.S. ECE) launched in 2020.

Studying abroad is a life-changing experience for students as they explore and immerse themselves in different countries and cultures. Zoe Phillips experienced those benefits as she works toward a bachelor’s degree at Kansai Gaidai University in Hirakata, Japan.

One of our institution's strategic priorities is to reduce income disparity in our communities by targeting underserved populations and providing educational opportunities that lead to high-demand jobs.

Skyler Campbell grew up playing the violin, but always wondered what it would be like to play the cello. That wonder went away at Dallas College when she was given the opportunity to play the cello at the Richland Campus.

Who would think something as simple as going to the grocery store, church, or shopping could end in tragedy and harm? We've all likely asked ourselves that question over the past few days. And we can't stop asking this question until change comes to pass.

The 53,000-square-foot facility will train students in information technology, health care, manufacturing, logistics, customer care and more.

Learn more about Dallas College's new Bezos Academy preschool.

Four Dallas College student news outlets received honors during the Associated Collegiate Press national convention.

The Eastfield Harvester Bees volleyball team, Brookhaven Bears women's soccer and Richland Thunderducks men's soccer each won their respective titles.

Yonata Kidane recounts his journey to Dallas College after attending UNT. As a first-generation college student, Kidane found valuable support, leadership opportunities, and a sense of community through FOCUS and the Student Government Association, experiences that helped define his time at Dallas College.