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Stories of Grit, Resilience and Transformation Define the Class of 2026

From overcoming significant personal challenges to building clear pathways into high-demand careers, Dallas College’s Class of 2026 is defined by determination, resilience and purpose. Meet the six graduates selected to serve as commencement speakers and learn about their stories of perseverance, growth and achievement.
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Student Spotlight: Rebekah Gonzalez

Rebekah Gonzalez, Dallas College video technology student, has a passion for visual storytelling that grew from early family videos. In this interview, she opens up about her inspirations, challenges and the people who helped her discover her path.
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Starting Here, Going Far: Transfer Students Who Made the Most of Their Time at Dallas College

As graduation approaches, many college students are reflecting on where they started and where they are headed next. For transfer students like Jaqueline Villalobos Torres and Tanim Azad, their time at Dallas College has been about more than earning credits. It’s been about growth, leadership and discovering new possibilities.

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Art Worth Sharing: Dallas College Creatives Step Into the City Spotlight

April’s Arts Month shines a spotlight on the creative talent emerging from Dallas College. Thanks to partnerships with venues and galleries across the city, students in the Dallas College School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design gain real-world experience and professional exposure. Lolita Khugayeva, Stephen Lee and Amy Branch-Lambert share their stories.

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Reimagining What’s Next

At Dallas College, being “future ready” means preparing students for careers that may not yet even exist, including those in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and data analytics. Learn how Dallas College is reimagining what education can be as we ensure every student is prepared to succeed.

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Shaping the Future Through Education

In honor of both American Education Week and International Education Week, Nov. 17-21, we’re highlighting Dallas College’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education, a program helping build a pipeline of teachers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

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Oh, the Places You’ll Go: Transfer Students Live Out Their Dreams

When Yarumi Leon transferred to Texas Woman’s University this fall to study social work, she was in good company. More than half of TWU’s transfer students come from Dallas College. SirMark Gentry transferred to West Texas A&M University after discovering their electrical engineering program fit his lifestyle and goals. Both were helped along their journey by Dallas College Transfer Services.

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Don't Wait! Start Your Bachelor-Bound Journey Now!

Thinking about transferring to a university? Dallas College’s Transfer Services is here to help you get there.

Student Media

Updated April 16, 2026