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Del Mar College’s Hall of Fame added three new inductees as part of 74th Annual Recognition Ceremony on Sept. 3

September
04
,
2026
| 23:04 PM Europe/Amsterdam
DMC also revealed Teachers of the Year and honored 132 Outstanding Achievement Award recipients during event in Richardson Performance Hall
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Opening doors … Coastal Bend LNG presents $25,000 to Del Mar College Foundation to provide full scholarships for San Patricio County students

September
04
,
2026
| 21:05 PM Europe/Amsterdam
Coastal Bend LNG Scholarship currently benefitting eight Ingleside High School graduates this fall as company invests in local students and hometown workforce sustainability
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DMC Board of Regents holding workshop and regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8

September
04
,
2026
| 15:48 PM Europe/Amsterdam
Both workshop and regular metering scheduled at college’s Center for Economic Development with both being livestreamed with audio and video
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In the Spotlight (Blog)

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: AIR CONDITIONING APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

August
03
,
2026
| 17:24 PM Europe/Amsterdam

Welcome to Viking News’ In the Spotlight, a Q&A series highlighting how Del Mar College departments, programs, and offices are using technology and innovation to enhance services, strengthen partnerships, and …

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: DEL MAR COLLEGE LIBRARIES

July
17
,
2026
| 16:41 PM Europe/Amsterdam

Welcome to Viking News’ In the Spotlight, a new Q&A series highlighting how Del Mar College departments, programs, and offices are using technology and innovation to enhance services, strengthen partnerships, …

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Caught on Video

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No Ordinary Game ... Turkey Bowl Is Back!

November
04
,
2025
| 22:41 PM Europe/Amsterdam

What began as a friendly game of flag football between the Del Mar College (DMC) English and Math Departments in 2008 soon became the annual Viking Bowl until 2015––the last time the event was held. The game returned for a new era on Oct. …

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Celebrating Del Mar College and the Viking Way!

September
09
,
2025
| 16:38 PM Europe/Amsterdam

On Monday, Aug. 18, Del Mar College held Fall Convocation at Richardson Performance Hall on the Heritage Campus to kick off the new 2025-2026 academic year. Along with DMC President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mark Escamilla's message, …

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Successful “One Stop Saturday” Leading DMC Vikings to New Academic Year

August
06
,
2025
| 16:57 PM Europe/Amsterdam

Del Mar College held its last One Stop Saturday on Aug. 2 with nearly 650 participants completing the admissions process, speaking with advisors and financial aid staff and registering for Fall 2025 credit courses as part of “taking care of …

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Coastal Bend LNG awards $25,000 scholarship fund for San Patricio County students at Del Mar College

Eight recent Ingleside High School graduates have already received full scholarships for the fall semester. Those students are pursuing degrees in business administration, nursing, psychology, respiratory therapy, and social work. Recipients can pursue any degree or program offered at Del Mar College.
03
Sep
2026
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Del Mar College enrollment grows nearly 4% as Freedom to Dream program helps students pay for college

Del Mar's preliminary fall 2026 enrollment stood at 12,148 students. That is nearly a 4% increase from the college's certified fall 2025 headcount of 11,695. One factor behind the growth is Del Mar's Freedom to Dream 2.0 Tuition Waiver Program. As of Aug. 25, the college had accepted 925 students into the second cohort.
26
Aug
2026
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Del Mar College journalism professor receives teaching excellence award

DMC journalism professor Robert Muilenburg was recognized for his impact on generations of student journalists. At the college’s fall convocation, Muilenburg received the 2026 Dr. Aileen Creighton Award for Teaching Excellence.
17
Aug
2026
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Phillips 66 awards $10,000 in scholarships to Del Mar College students

A $10,000 scholarship contribution from Phillips 66 will help Del Mar College students pursuing process technology and instrumentation careers.
13
Aug
2026
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