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This Women Veterans Day, we celebrate the strength behind the mask — the unseen resilience, courage and experiences of women who’ve served.

Join us for an event featuring information sessions and hands-on workshops about starting at Dallas College. Connect with instructors, explore opportunities and get guidance to help plan your path to college and beyond.

Join Accessibility Services and Plano Regional Day School Program for the Deaf for a special screening of “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore,” a powerful new documentary. Stay after the film for a Q&A with director and actor Shoshannah Stern.

Graduation week at Dallas College wasn’t just a milestone, it was a moment filled with pride, reflection and excitement for what’s next. Bachelor’s degree graduates in nursing and education gathered to celebrate the journeys that brought them here and the futures they’re ready to shape.

On Friday, May 9, Dallas College game design students hit the next level, trading solo play for multiplayer networking at a lively mixer on the Richland Campus. The event combined student-built games with real-world connections to industry pros.

Imagine watching your work projected on the big screen at a historic theater surrounded by friends, family and a cheering audience. That’s exactly what video technology students experience each spring at the Student Video Showcase. This year’s event took place at the historic Texas Theatre, May 19, 6:30-10 p.m. All are welcome at the free annual event.

Get ready to show your pride with Dallas College at the 2026 Sunset Parade hosted by Dallas Pride. All are welcome!

Dallas College serves many nontraditional students who balance full-time jobs, family responsibilities or both, while working toward their next chapter. Their resilience keeps them moving forward. This spring, many are celebrating major milestones, completing their studies and launching new careers.

Dallas College students celebrated the biggest night of student leadership at the annual Student Leadership Awards and Sneaker Ball on May 1.

As the Spring semester wraps up, Dallas College students are earning impressive recognition and we’re shining a spotlight on their achievements. From standout journalism to notable literary and theater accomplishments, these wins reflect the talent, creativity and dedication across our campuses.

Dallas College Eastfield baseball coach Michael Martin will be inducted into the National Junior College Athletic Association Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame.

Dallas College’s Class of 2026 will cross the stage in six ceremonies, and we’re celebrating every moment on social media. Whether you’re graduating or cheering from the crowd, here’s how to be part of it. 

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.

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.

The Visual and Performing Arts department within the School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design at Dallas College present dynamic gallery and live event performances throughout the year.