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Explore how Dallas College is making headlines — from media features and thought leadership to podcasts, videos and partner stories.

Throughout Community College Awareness Month and beyond, these stories highlight the real impact happening across our region: students finding new pathways, employers building stronger workforces and communities growing together.

See how Dallas College is driving innovation, expanding opportunity and helping shape what’s next for North Texas.

‘Future Ready’ Campaign Celebrates Community College Awareness Month

Dallas College is celebrating Community College Awareness Month this April with the launch of a five-week campaign, “Dallas College: Future Ready,” highlighting the critical role community colleges play in expanding access to education, strengthening the workforce and driving economic mobility across North Texas.

Initiative highlights how community Colleges make students ‘future ready’

Dallas College is using Community College Awareness Month to launch a five-week “Future Ready” campaign spotlighting how its programs drive careers and North Texas’ economy.

Community College vs University: Which Is Better in Today’s Economy?

April is recognized as College Month, making it the perfect time to evaluate the value of higher education in today’s economy. In this week’s episode of The Ana Cruz Show, we explore one of the most searched questions today: Is college still worth it in 2026?

Dallas College Launches “Future Ready” Campaign for Community College Awareness Month

Dallas College launched its five-week “Future Ready” campaign in April to celebrate Community College Awareness Month and highlight the institution’s impact across North Texas.

‘Future Ready’ Campaign celebrates Community College Awareness Month 

Five-week initiative highlights impact on students, workforce, and North Texas economy

Fox 4 KDFW: The role community college plays in the workforce

Community colleges are being recognized this month for the important role they play in getting people ready for the workforce. Here's what you should know from the Chancellor of Dallas College.
Here & Now: National Community College Month

Fox 4 KDFW: Here & Now: National Community College Month

April is National Community College Month, and the chancellor of Dallas College spoke to FOX 4's Shaun Rabb about their efforts to get students work ready.

Press Release: ‘Future Ready’ Campaign Celebrates Community College Awareness Month

Dallas College is celebrating Community College Awareness Month this April with the launch of a five-week campaign, “Dallas College: Future Ready,” highlighting the critical role community colleges play in expanding access to education, strengthening the workforce and driving economic mobility across North Texas.

Community College Daily: Pay-for-performance: A new frontier for apprenticeship funding

In 2019, Dallas College received a $12 million, five-year-long DOL grant to build an array of apprenticeships in healthcare for registered apprenticeships that had a PfP component for participating employers, says Anita Bedford, Dallas College’s director of experiential learning.

‘Deconstructing Dallas’ Episode: Barrier Busting with Dallas College’s Dr. Justin Lonon

"Deconstructing Dallas" hosts sit down with Dr. Justin Lonon, Chancellor of Dallas College, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, education and the role of Dallas College in North Texas.