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Dr. Justin Lonon
Rendering of the planned next-gen Dallas College Downtown Campus [Image: Matthews]
Dallas College and Matthews Developing ‘College of the Future’ on Downtown Campus
by Sandra Engelland | Jun 25, 2026
In a “defining moment for Dallas College.," the planned next-gen transformation of the historic El Centro campus along downtown Dallas' Austin Street corridor "allows for a bold vision linking culture, commerce, transit, and education in one place," Dallas College said.
by Sandra Engelland |
May 6, 2026
Over three years, grants funded by The BlackRock Foundation will be used to help train more than 12,000 Texans for high-paying electrical careers, boosting the workforce needed to support Texas’ rapid growth, BlackRock said.
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by David Seeley |
Mar 1, 2022
After 16 years of executive and strategic leadership at Dallas College, Dr. Lonon is taking the helm as the eighth chancellor of one of the largest community colleges in the U.S. On its seven campuses across Dallas County, 125,000 students pursue 300+ degrees each year, with an economic impact of $204 million in payroll and operations spending.
With workforce and upskilling demands at new heights in North Texas, he's positioned to play a key role in the region.
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