Del Mar College

We were proud to dedicate the ArcelorMittal Millwright Lab yesterday in recognition of ArcelorMittal Texas HBI's continued support of Del Mar College.

Through the Del Mar College Foundation, the company has committed more than $737,700 to scholarships, technical education and workforce training, creating more opportunities for students and helping meet the growing need for skilled workers across the Coastal Bend.

Thank you, ArcelorMittal Texas HBI, for believing in our students and investing in their future.

If you've been putting off your fall semester to-do list... consider this your sign. 👀

✔️ See if you're eligible for Freedom to Dream by filling out the Request for Information at delmar.edu/freedom before June 30
✔️ Accept your financial aid award
✔️ Meet with your advisor
✔️ Register for fall classes before the ones you want fill up

Future you will be glad you did!

We have officially launched Viking Radio, a new talk show hosted by Dr. Natalie Chapa featuring conversations with local leaders, innovators, and changemakers helping shape the Coastal Bend.

📻 Tune in live from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday on:
• Retro Country 105.9 & 103.3
• Retro Tejano 104.1

Broadcasting from the College’s Dream Street Studios, Dr. Chapa leads conversations about important local issues and the critical role Del Mar College plays in moving the Coastal Bend forward.

🎤 Don’t miss this week’s guests live:
• Thursday, May 28: DMC leaders Korinne Caruso and Ali Kolahdouz pull back the curtain on Artificial Intelligence’s place in today’s classrooms.
• Friday, May 29: DMC President & CEO Dr. Mark Escamilla and Coastal Bend College President & CEO Dr. Zachary Suarez discuss innovation and collaboration to support students across the region.

▶️ Weekly episodes will also be available on Spotify for on demand listening:

https://open.spotify.com/show/033o3CEEFjf8T8jLLktS8E?si=112fc6dc540a4450

Due to anticipated weather conditions and the possibility of flooding, Del Mar College will delay opening until 9 a.m. today, May 27.

Please monitor DMC email, website and social media for further updates. Avoid driving in flooded areas and turn around, don’t drown.

the VikingGO app, but disco 🪩

When all of the hard work pays off.

Congrats Class of 2026, YOU did it 🎓

A record-breaking night 🥳🎓

Tonight, we celebrated our largest commencement ceremony in college history with 924 prospective graduates participating in Spring 2026 Commencement.

From first-generation students and Dual Credit learners to working adults and future industry leaders, each graduate represents a unique journey, countless hours of hard work, and a dream realized.

Congratulations to the Spring 2026 graduating class. Your Viking family is proud of you. 💙

🎓 Meet Josiah Ponce, Del Mar College’s first-ever Dual Credit student Commencement keynote speaker.

Tonight, Josiah will earn his Associate in Arts degree in Liberal Arts from Del Mar College before receiving his high school diploma from CCISD Collegiate High School tomorrow.

A student leader, mentor, and future educator, Josiah plans to continue his studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with the goal of someday becoming a Superintendent of Schools.

His journey reflects the opportunities created through Dual Credit pathways and the impact of determination, leadership, and community support.

🎥 You can watch Josiah’s address along with the commencement live on YouTube. Be on the lookout on our social stories for the link.