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How does a $15 gourmet dinner in Dallas sound? Sounds good to us, too. Reserve a table for a fine meal prepared by our talented culinary students at the Dallas College CPH Center this summer on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Serving you gives our students the opportunity to apply their training in a real-world setting, building the skills and confidence needed for careers in the culinary and hospitality industries.

Learn more: https://www.exploretock.com/dallascollegecphcenter

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Behind countless student success stories is a man who believed in the journey from the beginning. Today, we celebrate the fathers, father figures and mentors who inspire confidence, perseverance and possibility.

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Dallas College!

As demand for skilled aviation technicians continues to grow, Dallas College is helping build the workforce North Texas needs with the inaugural Aviation Maintenance Technology program cohort. This graduating class includes 14 students, with 10 earning their FAA Airframe and Powerplant licenses and nearly all already employed by major U.S. airlines.

Our graduates’ success is measured not only by the credentials they earn but also by the careers they launch. With industry-recognized certifications and employment already secured, they are turning training into opportunity while helping meet a growing need across the aviation industry.

Learn more at https://www.dallascollege.edu/news/2026/aviation-maintenance-technology-graduates-fuel-north-texas-aerospace-workforce-pipeline-/

Dallas College campuses and administrative offices will be closed and classes will not be held tomorrow, June 19. We will return to business as usual on Monday, June 22.

At 18, Tara Pratt was balancing motherhood and school while building a future for her daughter. 30 years later, she has broken generational curses and is here at Dallas College helping students overcome similar obstacles to achieve their own educational goals. Learn more about this outstanding alumna below.

What led to where you are now at Dallas College?
“I was a student at Mountain View from 1994 to 1997, and my experience here opened the door to continuing my education. I became a mother at 18 during my senior year of high school. While many of my classmates were focused on prom and graduation, I was thinking about diapers, formula and how to provide for my daughter.

“That experience required me to mature quickly, but I remained determined to succeed. Despite the challenges, I graduated on time with honors. My time at Mountain View gave me the foundation and confidence to pursue higher education and ultimately build a career dedicated to helping students.”

What other higher education credentials have you earned?
“I earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communications with an emphasis in journalism and a master’s degree in postsecondary and adult education from Capella University. I also completed 32 doctoral credit hours.”

Tell us about your career at Dallas College and your current role.
“My career at Dallas College began as an English tutor. From there, I became an English literature instructor with Upward Bound and later served as an adjunct developmental writing instructor.

“Eventually, I joined the Learning Commons in 2023. While my earlier work focused primarily on library services, my current role centers on testing and tutoring support. Throughout my career, I have worked directly with students, and that continues to be the most rewarding part of what I do.”

How did your experience as a student at Mountain View prepare you to serve students today?
“I remember what it felt like to need help as a student. At the time, I wasn’t aware of the tutoring services available, and there was often a stigma attached to seeking academic support. Many students believed that asking for help meant they weren’t smart.

“I returned to Dallas College because I wanted to give back. Throughout my life, teachers and mentors encouraged me, and I understand that not everyone has that support system. I consider myself a generational cycle-breaker in my family. By pursuing higher education and creating opportunities for myself, I helped establish a different path for future generations.

“Today, my younger cousins are attending college, and my children have seen firsthand what education can make possible. One of my proudest moments came when my son graduated from Mountain View in 2022. He will be continuing his education at the University of North Texas at Dallas this fall. Seeing that full-circle journey has been incredibly meaningful.”

Five medals were only part of the story. Dallas College students returned from the SkillsUSA national competition in Atlanta with even stronger leadership skills, greater confidence and memories that will last a lifetime.

Standout competitor and gold-medal winner Eboni Johnson never thought of herself as a leader until now. She says, “There is a big lesson as a leader in helping people understand the power they have … helping them lean into the strengths they bring to the team and see how, when all our strengths come together, we are great.”

To read the full story and see a complete list of our winners —> https://www.dallascollege.edu/news/2026/skillsusa-2026/?utm_campaign=academics&utm_content=1781276436&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

Our camp teams are keeping students inspired and engaged this summer.

You haven't missed out on all of the camp opportunities yet! We have limited slots available in academic, arts, leadership and sports camps.

Get started at https://www.dallascollege.edu/special-programs/camps/?utm_campaign=summer-camp&utm_content=1781120821&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

It turned out to be a great day for welcoming soccer lovers at our Mountain View Campus for the One World. One Game. Soccer Skills & Global Culture Fest hosted by the City of Dallas - City Hall and FIFA. From youth soccer clinics and games to multicultural performances, the event created opportunities for people to connect, celebrate different cultures and engage with one another in meaningful ways.

As North Texas prepares to welcome the world for the FIFA World Cup, Dallas College is proud to play a role in bringing communities together.

June 6 is , and we can't celebrate it without recognizing the impact community colleges have on every wise decision-maker's higher ed journey. We bust barriers and provide accessible entry to a better future, no matter who you are or where you're from.