Dallas College Newsroom

Nicosha Porter, data analyst, celebrated her 18th birthday at Dallas College. “I grew up here,” she laughed. “Literally.” Porter’s career with Dallas College is a unique story — one that began with a work-study position almost as soon as she set foot through the doors of the Mountain View Campus nearly 23 years ago.

Xavier Chancellor hadn't planned to go to college but then he was motivated by the people in his life to become the first in his family to graduate college.

Brian Daniels said he took to college “like a fish to water.” In addition to his studies, he became active on campus and took on leadership roles like student government president and president of the African American men’s leadership group, Brother 2 Brother.

The AIIR STEM Coaching Collaborative at Dallas College will provide supplemental instruction, tutoring and faculty-led group coaching to STEM students.

The funding, secured with the help of Texas lawmakers, will contribute to a steady pipeline of well-trained teachers.

Dallas College joins in honoring Black History Month's 2023 national theme: "Black Resistance."�

Certified nursing assistant apprenticeships are helping to fill a critical workforce gap.

Vonda Bailey began her higher education journey at Dallas College's Mountain View Campus before earning advanced degrees and eventually being elected judge of the 255th Family District Court in Dallas County. She credits her Dallas College experience for helping shape her success and users her story to encourage others to pursue their goals despite obstacles or stereotypes.

As part of Teen Dating Violence Awareness month, the Dallas College Title IX Office and the College Alliance Against Sexual Assault (CAASA) reached out to Vanessa Baum, Director of Prevention Education at The Family Place, for help identifying signs that our developing relationship may be more harmful than romantic.

New compressed schedule continuing education classes are designed to meet workforce needs.

A new space at Dallas College's Bill J. Priest Center is being made available for workforce training, meetings, engagements and other events solely for the community.

Brandon Morgan, Ed.D., faculty in the School of Education, understands exactly what it’s like to be a Dallas College student — he was one himself once. As a first-generation college student, Morgan’s road to higher education wasn’t without hurdles, but he now works to clear the path for others on the same journey.

Dr. Bradford Williams, who has served as El Centro Campus president since 2021, assumes a broad institutional leadership role.

The college is presenting exhibits by two nationally recognized artists of color who have regional ties: Curtis Derall Ferguson and Michelle Cortez Gonzales.

Nancy Westbrook, pathway specialist lead with the School of Business, Hospitality and Global Trade, leads a team of six pathway experts who guide students on the opportunities and potential pathways in business.