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Mental health professionals and hospitals across the country report that the highest levels of depression occur the last month of the year, during the holidays. Suicides and attempts spike. More people are secretly sad or anxious at this time of year than any other month.

Students in the two-year program are General Dynamics employees who are given the chance to hone their skills while earning a salary.

The Meadows Foundation has awarded funds to support a new bachelor's degree in education.

A record-setting 628 Dallas ISD students graduated with both a high school diploma and a Dallas College associate degree this year.

During the Nov. 6 event, keynote speaker Charles Hopkins will emphasize the importance of enacting meaningful change, now.

Year Up is a one-year program that teaches you skills companies need. The program provides young adults, ages 18-26, with training, college credit and internship opportunities to launch professional careers with companies like Bank of America and Amazon.

For 30 years, the scholarship established to honor former Dallas College Chancellor Jan LeCroy has provided full tuition as well as mentoring to help students succeed.

In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness month, we are sharing the inspirational story of North Lake alumni Ray Cerda, Jr., and his “unexpected” life. His life took a dramatic turn in high school. A gifted athlete and class president at Irving High School, Cerda thought he knew how his future would unfold. Then, an accident left him a quadriplegic.

Early voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 13, and continues through Friday, Oct. 30.

Dallas College has received $9 million in Title V Hispanic Serving Institution Grants from the U.S. Department of Education.

The challenges of 2020 didn't stop Dallas College fashion students from creating award-winning designs.

A limited number of courses in fields such as nursing, welding and automotive technology will be offered in person. Some courses will use a hybrid approach, mixing online and face-to-face instruction.

Four Dallas College students have been selected as scholarship recipients in recognition of their courage and perseverance.

Join all seven campuses of Dallas College as we honor the achievements, history and contributions of Latinos during Hispanic Heritage Month with virtual activities and events, including lectures, art, a voter registration drive and other activities.

Dr. Marisa Pierce and Cynthia Aguilar have been chosen as fellows of a leadership development program launched by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.