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Darius Moss is pursuing his Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education and Teaching. Read more about Darius, his journey as a father and his path to becoming an educator.

After launching her business, Just Elope, in 2017, Jennifer Allen has done more than 600 wedding ceremonies, including officiating on the hit show “Love Is Blind.” Now, the business owner and mother of three is pursuing her dream of completing her college degree.

In celebration of National STEM Day, Raina Williams shares her story of hope and progress on her journey with Dallas College STEM and the holistic support she’s received from programs and faculty.

Jermaine Lewis is pursuing his longtime dream of becoming a firefighter. It all started back in elementary school with a visit from the fire chief who shared something Lewis never forgot: “When people call you, they’re at their worst, so you have to be at your best.”

Marisol Perez put her education on hold for decades while working in the financial field. Realizing she had a lot of work experience but no degree to back it up, she decided to return to the classroom to complete her college education.

After working in a warehouse right after high school, Cristian Castillo started thinking about his future. Today, he’s working toward earning a Bachelor of Applied Technology in Software Development from Dallas College.

Ariana Dewberry shared her journey of returning to college after losing her eyesight.

Last month, Erika Ramirez graduated with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. As one of our seven commencement speakers, she shared more about juggling school with being a wife and mother and how Dallas College’s support has helped her continue her education. 

If you want to start a conversation with Liam Dewberry, pick your language. The 25-year-old, who graduated from Dallas College on May 16 with his associate degree, is fluent in five languages (English, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin and Korean) and knows a bit of French, Norwegian, Russian and German.

On May 12, Dallas College celebrated its first graduating class of the new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program with a pinning ceremony featuring student speaker Nancy Kinuthia.

Read about Dallas College Student Rod Gordon and what inspired him to return to college.

Lilian Cordero Lopez describes her journey leading to Dallas College. She grew up in an underprivileged and violent area near Mexico City, yet she worked hard and got into a highly competitive high school. Throughout high school, her love for science grew through, at that time, she didn't believe she was smart enough to purse it. Lilian is pursuing her associate of computer science at Dallas College and hopes to inspire young girls to believe in themselves and pursue their goals.

Jzantil Hopkins-Swanson shares her Dallas College experience, reflecting on her journey from military service, hairstyling and parenthood to higher education. After first attending Dallas College as a dual credit student, she continued pursuing her academic goals and is now working toward a doctorate degree. Her dream is to open a trade school that equips students with valuable skills and provides the support and opportunities they need to succeed, regardless of their background.

Eighty Dallas College students, along with 14 advisors, traveled to the Texas Capitol in Austin on Feb. 3 to participate in Community College Day. With more than 900 students from across Texas attending, Dallas College had the largest delegation at the event. Students showcased the importance of community colleges and how decisions made directly affects students like them.

Osvaldo Rodriguez attended Dallas College so he could continue his education while supporting his mother during her battle with cancer. For him, his mother's recovery and his upcoming graduation as a first-generation college student have made his journey even more meaningful. Dallas College also helped him develop his passion for art and explore future career opportunities, including become an art educator.