Dallas College Foundation

Calling all Dallas College Alumni! 📣

Ready to expand your circle? Join us for The Network Effect on May 28, 4:30 PM at the West Dallas Center!

✅ Appetizers from Desperados 🌮
✅ Margarita bar & drinks 🍸
✅ Insights from business leaders 📈
✅ Swag giveaways 🎁

Presented by Comerica Bank. Registration is free but required! Don't forget those business cards!

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Did you catch the magic of last year's Distinguished Alumni Awards? ✨ It was an unforgettable night celebrating extraordinary achievements alongside friends, family, mentors, and community members. This year, the spotlight could be on you—or an incredible alum you know!

The Dallas College Foundation’s Distinguished Alumni Awards recognize those who exemplify excellence through service and achievement.

Who are we looking for?

💼 Leaders & Achievers: Alumni with prominent career, military, or life achievements.
📈 Changemakers: Individuals with a measurable impact in their field or organization.
🤝 Community Heroes: Those who give back through active service and volunteerism.
🎓 Proud Alums: Candidates whose success reflects the value of a Dallas College education.

Why nominate? Beyond the formal recognition, it’s a powerful way to showcase the impact of Dallas College and inspire the next generation of students.

👉 Don't wait! Celebrate impact and submit a nomination today (yes, you can absolutely nominate yourself!).

🔗 Nominate here: https://forms.clickup.com/9014534607/f/8cmxref-7434/PQX8HOEJG0URU5F6AG

Our Alumni Network is hosting a Happy Hour you won’t want to miss. Join us at the West Dallas Center on May 28 for The Network Effect, a networking event for Dallas College alumni! We’re serving up a full spread from Desperados Mexican Restaurant, featuring a margarita bar, beer, wine, and delicious hors d'oeuvres.

Come for the food, stay for the community. Reconnect with old classmates and make new friends in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

✨ Pro Tip: Bring your business cards! You’ll need them for networking AND to enter our swag giveaway. 🎁

Hurry—space is limited and registration is required!

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Dallas College Foundation is proud to partner with BlackRock Future Builders as they launch a bold $30M investment to grow Texas’ electrical workforce—opening doors to high‑demand careers and long‑term economic mobility. Dallas College will support the initiative by embedding financial education into apprenticeship pathways, helping North Texans turn skilled trades into lasting financial well‑being for their families and our region.

We were excited to join our partners from across the state in Waco, alongside BlackRock and Governor Greg Abbott, for the announcement on National Skilled Trades Day. We're looking forward to helping prepare the next generation of electrical workers!

Bits & Bites is a wrap for this year, and we want to give a heartfelt thank you to our 2026 Sponsors! 👏

We are incredibly grateful to these organizations and individuals for their commitment to Dallas College students.

Special thanks to our Hospitality Sponsors:
⭐ World Food Championships
⭐ Sam's Club

And of course, a huge thanks to our hosts at Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and our partners at FestEvents Group!

Congratulations to Ray Sedey, chairman and CEO of McCarthy Holdings, on his appointment to the Dallas College Foundation Board of Directors. We look forward to learning from you and the positive impact you’ll help drive.

What a night! Nearly 800 of our closest friends gathered for a taste of Dallas College at Bits & Bites last night. From world-class cuisine to robotics, high fashion to health care, we were proud to show off the impact Dallas College makes across North Texas' fast-growing industries.

It's not too late to get in on the action - you may have missed the event, but don't miss your chance to make a difference. Make a gift to Dallas College Foundation today at foundation.dallascollege.edu - every dollar is an investment in Dallas County's students and workforce.

Join us in welcoming Raj Narayanan to the Dallas College Foundation Board of Directors! As CEO and founder of Aerospace Quality Research and Development, Raj brings a wealth of knowledge about the aerospace industry - we know we’re going to continue building meaningful change together.

Meet Felix Granados! From learning the ropes in his aunt’s kitchen to finishing his final year at Dallas College, Felix’s journey has been fueled by a simple goal: making people happy through food.

On April 26, Felix will face off against his fellow students in the Best Bite competition, presented by the World Food Championships and Sam’s Club. He’s ready to show the Dallas community exactly what he’s made of.

Will Felix’s passion and gratitude take home the top prize? Come taste for yourself and cast your vote!

📍 Join us at the Dallas Arboretum: Sunday, April 26
🔗 Tickets: foundation.dallascollege.edu/bitsandbites

We’re taking a look back at this incredible design from last year’s Bits & Bites to get hyped for what’s coming next!

Our Fashion Design activation returns on April 26, transforming the Dallas Arboretum gardens into a live runway. See the Future of Fashion firsthand as Dallas College students showcase their latest creations. This isn't just a dinner—it’s an immersive showcase of creativity and talent.

Don’t miss this "unforgettable experience" for your eyes and your taste buds! 🔗 foundation.dallascollege.edu/bitsandbites