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Dallas College alum Dr. Mai Huynh is part of that elite team doing research at UT Southwestern. She said,"“Going to Dallas College is one of the best decisions I ever made."

Pricila Cano Padron, a member of Dallas College's inaugural bachelor's degree in education cohort, overcame initial doubts about the new program and credits it with helping her secure a full-time fourth grade teaching position in Richardson ISD. Inspired by the support she received from teachers during her mother's battle with leukemia, she hopes to provide the same encouragement and guidance for her future students.

In an age where most students prefer to be on their computers, John T. Racek was more than happy to help Richland Collegiate High School student Seff Islam Al-Ghafry on his senior capstone project. Islam Al-Ghafry and Racek created an area on the Richland Campus to grow wildflowers that would attract monarch butterflies as they migrate north from Mexico.

Ruby Laurentino is a member of the first bachelor's degree graduating class from the School of Education.

At Dallas College, graduation is much more than just an annual tradition. It is a time to celebrate the achievements of Dallas College students and, for staff and faculty, to witness firsthand the impact their work has had on the lives of their students. Georgia Alvarez, senior administrative assistant on the Academic Executive Support team, has volunteered to help with graduation almost every year she’s worked for Dallas College.

Daisy Donjuan discovered her passion for politics through her travels to Austin with the Texas Community College Student Advisory Council.

Joshua Kidd has earned a combined 15 college degrees, including 10 associate degrees from Dallas College. Inspired by his son's accomplishments, Ken Kidd is walking the stage with his son after completing his associate degree more than 40 years after he began.

Marcus Russel describes his journey through Dallas College. A mechatronics course and hiring event at Cedar Valley led to an amazing job opportunity that pays for college.

Dr. Paul Benson describes his teaching style to "delight and teach" through storytelling. Through the years, Benson has had the opportunity to create and lead several programs, both for Dallas College and nationally.

When Dallas College students are facing food insecurity, homelessness, childcare challenges or other financial obstacles, they can turn to our Basic Needs and Community Connections Team — including student care coordinators like Wendy Garner — for help and support.

As Paris Sithavong's confidence grew, she knew she was in the right place playing soccer at Dallas College.

Texas Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos said that a government course early on at Dallas College Eastfield Campus laid the foundation for her political passions, and boosted her confidence to pursue additional degrees. She said her days at Eastfield proved to be life-changing.

Two-time cancer survivor Caleb Lynn has picked a promising profession that has a high job growth rate in the coming years with some estimating a welder shortage of 500,000 nationwide by 2030.

Growing up in Japan, Tokina Nagai wanted to play basketball and go to college in America. She enrolled at Dallas College’s North Lake Campus last year, but still wanted to play basketball and North Lake does not sponsor a women's basketball team. Eventually, she met Mountain View women’s basketball coach Keitha Dickerson, who offered an opportunity.

Nicosha Porter, data analyst, celebrated her 18th birthday at Dallas College. “I grew up here,” she laughed. “Literally.” Porter’s career with Dallas College is a unique story — one that began with a work-study position almost as soon as she set foot through the doors of the Mountain View Campus nearly 23 years ago.