Dallas College Newsroom

Xavier Chancellor hadn't planned to go to college but then he was motivated by the people in his life to become the first in his family to graduate college.

Brian Daniels said he took to college “like a fish to water.” In addition to his studies, he became active on campus and took on leadership roles like student government president and president of the African American men’s leadership group, Brother 2 Brother.

Vonda Bailey began her higher education journey at Dallas College's Mountain View Campus before earning advanced degrees and eventually being elected judge of the 255th Family District Court in Dallas County. She credits her Dallas College experience for helping shape her success and users her story to encourage others to pursue their goals despite obstacles or stereotypes.

Brandon Morgan, Ed.D., faculty in the School of Education, understands exactly what it’s like to be a Dallas College student — he was one himself once. As a first-generation college student, Morgan’s road to higher education wasn’t without hurdles, but he now works to clear the path for others on the same journey.

Nancy Westbrook, pathway specialist lead with the School of Business, Hospitality and Global Trade, leads a team of six pathway experts who guide students on the opportunities and potential pathways in business.

Seventeen trillion. That’s how many Doritos Locos Tacos have been sold since they hit the market in 2012. For Ngoc Trinh, a Dallas College alum who was part of the Frito-Lay team that invented the product, it’s still mind-boggling how much of an impact it’s had on the world

Danita Bradshaw-Ward, professor of biology at Dallas College Eastfield Campus, is passionate about empowering and encouraging underrepresented students to study STEM fields.

When Kathryn Brownlee, Ph.D., professor of music and commercial music, isn’t teaching students at Dallas College’s Cedar Valley Campus, she can be found conducting the New Texas Symphony Orchestra (NTSO), an all-volunteer community orchestra she founded that’s now in its 19th season.

When Raymoi Victorine arrived at Dallas College he was down on his luck and needed a second chance. He discovered resources to help him succeed.

We ask four women veterans who work at Dallas College about their service and what Veterans Day means to them.

Daniel Alvarenga is a sandwich aficionado. He loves making them. He loves eating them. He loves talking about them. He even created a sandwich “inspiration board” in the culinary program kitchen at the Dallas College El Centro Campus.

Chancellor Lonon became Principal Lonon this week. Lonon was among the notable participants in this year’s “Principal for a Day” program with Dallas Independent School District, which partners with the Dallas Regional Chamber and Capital One to bring community leaders inside schools across the city.

Thirty-eight percent of the students currently enrolled at Dallas College are first-generation college students, according to student information profile data. As we participate in the National First-Generation College Celebration on Nov. 8, Dallas College students and alumni share their experience of being the first in their families to attend college.

Throughout high school, Nikki Brilliant was in an automotive program. She talked with her teacher about going to another city — about continuing to pursue her passion and education. Since she had only owned Hondas, Brilliant decided to look into the Honda Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) program. Compared to other schools across the state with the program, there was something about Dallas College that stood out to her.

Dallas College alumna Iris Diaz didn’t set out to become the first Latina to serve as a chief marketing officer for an NBA franchise. She simply did her job to the best of her abilities. Eventually, that hard work paid off when she was promoted to CMO of the Dallas Mavericks in 2019.