Dallas College News

Blackwell earned $10,000 for winning the “Chopped” episode titled “Chuck Wagon Cook-Off” (Season 52, Episode 7), continuing to establish himself as one of the most recognizable chefs to come out of Dallas College’s Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality program.

With the help of the grant, Dallas College and its workforce partners will employ around 1,500 students over four years.

Nine Dallas College students traveled to the competition in Atlanta, and two took home silver medals, placing second nationally.

David Thompson used his counseling skills to help comfort those affected by an unspeakable tragedy.

Back in his days serving as a counselor for Irving ISD, Enrique Otero had no idea that his passion in education would take him to the college classroom – all thanks to a colleague’s suggestion.

​​​​​Growing up in South Central Los Angeles, Melanie Hollis didn’t envision a career in veterinary medicine that ultimately brought her to the Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus. But a family visit to Riverside, California changed her perspective and the course of her life.

Our experts offer some advice on safe celebrations, from handling fireworks to grilling in ways that won't start a fire.

Catalina E. Garcia, M.D., and Paul Mayer will represent Districts 1 and 3, respectively.

The college installed refrigerators this week at three campuses, allowing for storage and distribution of perishable food, and also purchased and installed a barcode and inventory system.

Aimed at increasing access and building equity into education, the work of the Research Institute will help the public and policymakers better understand the impact of Dallas College on the region.

Players Gregory Crawford (North Lake) and Spencer Simes (Eastfield) will play in the NJCAA All-Star Game in Las Vegas.

Aicha Diaba K. Diakite is heading to Princeton University just three years after moving to the United States from Gabon and learning English. She hopes to become a neurosurgeon.

Dr. Maria V. Boccalandro, Larisa Ortiz and Roberto Reyes have been named fellows for the prestigious program.

In addition, graduating scholar-veterans were honored at a pre-graduation ceremony.

Representatives from more than 40 dealers and manufacturers were on campus for a full day to answer questions from hundreds of jobseekers and current students.