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Wether you're a returning student, new student, prospective student, or even an employee (we've all been there), our interactive maps are the best resource to find where you're going on any Dallas College campus. Impress everyone with your sense of direction here: dallascollege.edu/maps/pages…

"My whole life I struggled with depression and anxiety. I couldn’t look a person in the face or even order my own food. It was so intense that at 14 I dropped out of high school. I struggled a lot with this, and for a long time I thought I had no future in sight and wanted to give up on life itself at 18 years old, which I almost did. But I decided to keep going, and at 20 I applied to Dallas College to try something new. It was going to be out of my comfort zone, but I learned comfort is the enemy of growth. I started taking everyone’s favorite subject, which is math. There I discovered I’m pretty good at it and eventually made it my major. Ever since then, I’ve been motivated to build my resume and experience up, going from a high school dropout with no future in sight to a math major with a high GPA and involvement with the STEM Institute. Earlier this year I went to the Ames Research Center in California for the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program. I'm currently a part of the NASA L'SPACE program where I’m a project manager. It's a remote academy to learn about the space industry. All of this has led me to transferring to UT Austin, my dream school! Dallas College not only gave me a second chance at an education and career, but it gave me a second chance at life. I want to inspire people with my story and to never doubt yourself. My dream job is to be a mathematician at NASA, so I can help with science exploration and study unknown phenomena." #EveryStudentIsAStory

Fridays are special at Dallas College. Why? Because everyone (not just students) gets to shop for FREE at all of our campus food pantries aside from El Centro. For details, visit dallascollege.edu/resources/…

"If I never went to community college, I don’t think I would be who I am today and value the things I do. That’s also how my son, Noah, is going to do it.” - Kirsten Bradford, Dallas College student. Read her inspiring story below: Tell us your Dallas College story. "I’m originally from Austin, and after deciding not to stay there, I moved to Dallas. I took a gap year, went to real estate school, did well and then got into a relationship and ended up pregnant with my son, Noah. I realized that all I had was a trade, and I wanted more for both of us, so I knew I had to get into school. My dream was to go to SMU, but I decided I should start with a community college, taking evening classes while working in the mornings. It was hard balancing everything, but I liked Dallas College and loved the community and the campus at Cedar Valley. Then I decided to go full time, quitting my job with the support of my parents. My professors were incredibly supportive. I remember Professor Lisa Jackson who held and took care of my son during an entire midterm exam because I couldn’t find a babysitter." How did your father’s support help you on your journey? “He never gave up on me. Whenever something was difficult, he stepped in and removed obstacles without hesitation. I remember my dad doing everything in his power to make things easier for me. I was terrified of going to campus for the first time, having never been to college before. He didn't just drop me off; he took me to my classroom on my first day. He encouraged me to participate in any interesting activities on campus, emphasizing the importance of building a community. He was always there, signing me up for things and showing me new opportunities. He just really wanted it for me and believed in my potential, never wanting anyone to tell me I wasn’t capable.” Can you tell us about the nonprofit that you started? "Sure! It’s called 4TheGirls Social. We provide resources, seminars and scholarships to support those navigating their education and careers. You can find us at 4TheGirlsSocial.org. Our goal is to create a supportive community, just like the one that helped me here at Dallas College."

If you’re going to rise, you might as well shine! Let’s make the most of the week. #MondayMotivation

We're excited to introduce Ruben Puente as our new police chief. A Dallas native, Puente has led in the Arlington PD, DART Police and UT System. Puente will oversee public and campus safety operations, including emergency preparedness. Full news story: dallascollege.edu/news/pages…

How will the next Texas legislative session impact you? Join us and the @TexasTribune at our Mountain View Campus, or online, Thursday, July 11, to hear from Dallas lawmakers about their priorities for the 2025 legislative session. RSVP: trib.it/J3n3aT

Let’s hear it for the red, white and blue! ✨🇺🇸✨ May your day be filled with family and friends celebrating our freedom. Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Dallas College.

July 4 is a day for celebration (not classes)! Enjoy the day and we’ll see you back on campus Friday, July 5.

Helping veterans and their families start here! Our Military Connected Services department was honored with the 'Small Government Entity of the Year' by @TexasVeterans. With 78% of our workforce being veterans and 100% veteran new hires, we proudly support our military community.