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Del Mar Manufacturing Day connects coastal Bend students with local careersopens in new window
Well over 400 area high school students got a closer look at careers that are closer gto home as Manufacturing Day at Del Mar College's Windward Campus featured over 30 exhibitors. Students learned about the skills and knowledge, certifications and type of training that is required for the various high-demand jobs available in the Coastal Bend.
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Oct
2026
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Del Mar College panel explores Selena Quintanilla’s lasting impact on South Texasopens in new window
Del Mar College hosted a special panel celebrating the life, music and legacy of Selena Quintanilla during Hispanic Heritage Month. The discussion brought together authors and contributors to talk about Selena’s impact on music, identity and the South Texas community — and how her story continues to be remembered by new generations.
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Oct
2026
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News For Del Mar’s future truck drivers, diesel prices are part of the lessonopens in new window
Students are learning how to drive 18-wheelers, but there’s something else Del Mar’s future truck drivers are watching closely, the price of diesel. Diesel prices have climbed sharply, putting additional pressure on truck drivers and trucking companies that rely on fuel to move goods across Texas and the country. In response, Governor Greg Abbott has issued a statewide disaster proclamation tied to the diesel fuel shortage.
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Sep
2026
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Del Mar College honors Selena’s legacy with community panelopens in new window
The free Hispanic Heritage Month event will bring together an author and local professors to discuss Selena’s influence on music, culture and identity. The panel will explore Selena’s influence on music, culture, identity and the Mexican American experience, more than three decades after her death.
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Sep
2026
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Del Mar College student wins baking category at Texas food Championshipopens in new window
Del Mar College Baking/Pastry major Aiyana Willingham won first place in the Dessert Category for her lemon olive oil cake during the Texas Food Championship in Corpus Christi at Water's Edge Park.
28
Sep
2026
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Del Mar College baking student wins Golden Ticket to World Food Championships in Indianapolisopens in new window
A Del Mar College student is heading to the World Food Championships in Indianapolis next month after winning a Golden Ticket at the Texas Food Championship in Corpus Christi this weekend. Baking/Pastry Program major Alyana Willingham competed as a solo entry in the Dessert Category, preparing a lemon olive oil cake.
28
Sep
2026
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Del Mar student wins Texas food Championship dessert categoryopens in new window
A Del Mar College student is taking her baking skills to the national stage after winning the dessert category at the Texas Food Championship in Corpus Christi. Alyana Willingham, a baking and pastry student at Del Mar College, took top honors in the dessert category with her lemon olive oil cake.
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Sep
2026
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Del Mar College students compete against professional chefs at Texas Food Championshipopens in new window
Five Del Mar College culinary teams are preparing to compete against seasoned professional chefs at the Texas Food Championship this weekend in Corpus Christi. The students will face off in categories ranging from seafood to desserts, with just 90 minutes to create restaurant-quality dishes outdoors to win a Golden Ticket to the next level––the World Food Championship in Illinois in October.
24
Sep
2026
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Texas Food Championship comes to Corpus Christi Sept. 25-27opens in new window
The Texas Food Championship will be held Sept. 25-27 at Water's Edge Park in Corpus Christi. Del Mar College's culinary arts program is sending five teams of students to the event, competing in the burger, dessert, pasta and seafood categories.
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Sep
2026
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Del Mar College receives bucket truck donation for lineworker trainingopens in new window
The Del Mar College Foundation recognized on Sept. 21 a donation from Nueces Electric Cooperative (NEC) of a fully equipped Dodge Ram bucket truck with a 41-foot bucket. The truck will give DMC students preparing for careers as electrical lineworkers n another piece of equipment to help them gain hands-on experience.
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Sep
2026
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Del Mar College launching initiative to promote responsible AI useopens in new window
The College has received a five-year, $3 million federal grant to strengthen teaching and digital learning and help prepare students for a workforce increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. The initiative kicks off Oct. 1, when the college plans to begin hiring staff for the new resource.
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Sep
2026
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Del Mar College 9/11 stair climb honors fallen firefighters 25 years lateropens in new window
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, fire and EMT cadets at Del Mar College climbed in honor of the first responders who rushed into the World Trade Center and never made it home. During a memorial stair climb on Sept. 11, 2026, each participant carried a lanyard with the name of a firefighter killed on 9/11.
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Sep
2026
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Photos show memorial stair climb honoring first responders on 9/11opens in new window
On Sept. 11, 2026, Del Mar College Public Service Department programs and the Corpus Christi Fire Department held a memorial stair climb to honor the 441 lives lost among first responders at the World Trade Center North and South Towers after terrorist attacks 25 years earlier. Both CCFD firefighters and DMC cadets with the college’s Regional Fire and Police Academies and Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic students carried lanyards with the names of the fallen while climbing the equivalent of 110 stories, the height of each tower, or 28 ascents of the stairs of the DMC Public Safety Complex burn tower.
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Sep
2026
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New metal fabricator degree planned by Del Mar Collegeopens in new window
Del Mar College will introduce a new associate degree in metal fabrication in fall 2027, pending approvals from the state and an accrediting association. The college Board of Regents approved the new Associate of Applied Science degree on Sept. 8.
09
Sep
2026
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Del Mar College launches AI strategy with chatbots, course tools and programs planned for fall 2027opens in new window
The school's strategy aligns with new Texas legislation requiring AI governance at public institutions. Del Mar College's Board of Regents held a workshop Sept. 8 focused on the college's AI strategy, covering everything fromchatbots that help students navigate enrollment to AI-assisted course materials.
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Sep
2026
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Del Mar College lays out AI roadmap, plans AI-enhanced courses and student toolsopens in new window
The college could begin piloting AI-enhanced programs in fall 2027 while developing new safeguards for privacy and academic integrity. During a Board of Regents workshop on Sept. 8, college leaders laid out their developing AI strategy and said Del Mar could begin piloting AI-enhanced academic programs as early as fall 2027.
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Sep
2026
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Coastal Bend LNG awards $25,000 scholarship fund for San Patricio County students at Del Mar Collegeopens in new window
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 collegeopens in new window
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.
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Aug
2026
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Del Mar College journalism professor receives teaching excellence awardopens in new window
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.
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Aug
2026
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Phillips 66 awards $10,000 in scholarships to Del Mar College studentsopens in new window
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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Phillips 66 makes a $10,000 investment in the future of Del Mar studentsopens in new window
Phillips 66 presented a $10,000 check to the Del Mar College Foundation to fund scholarships for students in the college's process technology and instrumentation programs.
13
Aug
2026
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Del Mar honors Mexican American historyopens in new window
Del Mar College's 12th annual seminar celebrated Mexican American history, culture and identity through art, music and discussions rooted in South Texas. Students, educators and community members gathered at the Heritage Campus for the 2026 Mexican American Studies Summer Seminar, an event dedicated to celebrating the history, culture and identity of Mexican Americans while highlighting the stories that have shaped this part of the state.
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Jul
2026
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Del Mar College Camp inspires future tech leadersopens in new window
Middle schoolers attending Del Mar Collete's #Code_IT Camp participated in "Drone Day" on July 22 at the Emergency Training Building on the Windward Campus. The camp is designed to entice campers to pursue future careers in sicence, technology, engineering and mathematics-focused careers with a camp waiting list already set for next summer's camp.
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Jul
2026
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Del Mar College dental students provide free care while gaining hands-on experience at community clinicopens in new window
Del Mar College dental assisting students are putting their classroom training into practice while helping provide free dental care to Coastal Bend residents through a community outreach event. The students are assisting licensed dental professionals with cleanings, fillings and tooth extractions, all offered at no cost through the IRT mission, a partnership that brings together community organizations to expand access to health care
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Jul
2026
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Del Mar College celebra duodécimo seminario anual de estudios México-americanos este sábado 25 de julioopens in new window
Del Mar College faculty member Claudia Ancira Morales, who has been involved with the Mexican American Studies (MAS) Summer Seminar for several years and who teachinges an ingtroductory course as part of the college's MAS academic program, provided an interview to Telemundo to promote the July 25 event. The station's written post promoting the seminar is available here.
21
Jul
2026
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Middle schoolers showcase innovative robotics projects at TEX-PREP summer campopens in new window
Middle school students finished their six weeks of hands-on STEM learning at Del Mar College on Wednesday, July 15. They all had the chance to present robotics and engineering projects developed during the TEX-PREP summer camp.
15
Jul
2026
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France trip inspires Del Mar culinary studentsopens in new window
The trip was an opportunity of a lifetime and provided through the Sister City Exchange Program, which fall s under the Corpus Christi United Chambers of Commerce. The two DMC students worked in local restaurants, explored the country's food culture and spent time in the kitchen of a one-Michelin-star restaurant.
13
Jul
2026
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Del Mar College names facility after $737K donor ArcelorMittalopens in new window
Del Mar College has unveiled a new plaque naming a facility after ArcelorMittal Texas HBI following a donation of more than $737,000 to the school. The money funds student scholarships and programs that support the Coastal Bend workforce. Instructors say the donation comes with no strings attached for students.
13
Jul
2026
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Dr. Isabel Araiza talks 12th Annual Del Mar College M.A.S. Summer Seminar on Domingo Liveopens in new window
The college's Mexican American Studies Program will host the annual event on Saturday, July 25, on the Heritage Campus. Celebrating a variety of aspects of the Mexican American cultures and serving as a one-day immersion experience, the event is free and open to the public.
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Jul
2026
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Texas Workforce Commission awards career training grantsopens in new window
Del Mar College is among six Coastal Bend to receive a Jobs & Education for TGexans (JET) grant from the Texas Workforce Commission for career training among high school and college students. The college's Dental Hygiene Program was awarded over $306,800 for the purchase of dental chairs and other equipment used to prepare students as professions for the dental field. Overall, the TWC awarded over $1.8 million combined to this year's recipients for career training in high-demand jobs.
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May
2026
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Over 920 graduates celebrated at Del Mar College 2026 commencementopens in new window
The Hilliard Center was filled with blue caps and gowns as Del Mar College graduated its largest class on May 15. Over 920 members of the Class of Spring 2026 chose to "wa;lk the stage" out of nearly 2,250 total graduates. DMC asarded a combined 1,608 occupational skills awards, certificates, associates and bachelor's degrees.
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May
2026
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London ISD, Del Mar College partner on nursing pathwayopens in new window
Del Mar College and London High School are partnering on a pathway to lead high school graduates directly into the college's registered nursing program. The new "Viking Voyage to Nursing" initiative between Del Mar College and London Independent School District aims to address Texas' nursing shortage.
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May
2026
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London ISD State of the District highlights growth, new nursing program and campus plansopens in new window
Among the most significant announcements at the State of the District was a first-of-its-kind partnership with Del Mar College called the "Viking Voyage to Nursing." Starting this fall, London freshmen can begin working toward an RN degree, with the potential to graduate in as little as a year and a half after high school.
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Apr
2026
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Del Mar College, London ISD launch fast-track pathway from high school to registered nursingopens in new window
A new partnership between Del Mar College (DMC) and London Independent School District is creating a direct path for high school students to become registered nurses, aimed at tackling a growing shortage across Texas. The program, called Viking Voyage to Nursing, allows London ISD students to begin working toward Del Mar’s competitive Registered Nurse program while still in high school, with the goal of entering the program immediately after graduation.
30
Apr
2026
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DMC sends off 'The Wall That Heals'opens in new window
For a second year in a row, Del Mar College’s Transportation Training Servicers Program took to the road to transport the exhibit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s “The Wall That Heals” to its next exhibition site in Ranger, Texas, on April 20 with a send-off from the Trucking Yard and on the Windward Campus.
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Apr
2026
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Stone Writing Center celebrates 50th anniversary at Del Mar Collegeopens in new window
What started as a one-room lab in the English Building on Del Mar College's Heritage Campus has grown into a high-sought resource for supplemental instruction leading to successful writing among the college's students. And on April 15, the Stone Writing Center celebrated its Golden Anniversary of providing students with the assistance they need to become better and more confident writers for both academic and employment communication.
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Apr
2026
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See Texas students compete in SkillsUSA, from EMS to culinary artsopens in new window
Del Mar College's Oso Creek and Windward Campuses servedmas competition sites amng several across Corpus Christi during the SkillsUSA Texas State Conference held April 8-11. High school and some college students from across the state vied for the top spots to earn a place at nationals in Atlanta, Ga., and completed in events ranging from architecture and culinary arts to EMS, firefighting and welding while on DMC's campuses with faculty and industry partners serving as judges.
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Apr
2026
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Del Mar College tuition waiver participants persist at high ratesopens in new window
Students who participated in Del Mar College’s Freedom to Dream program, signing on for full-time studies in return for waived tuition and fees, are showing a much higher persistence rate compared to the historical college average. Over 80 percent of Freedom to Dream students, who started in fall 2025, have persisted and enrolled in their required course load in spring 2026.
09
Apr
2026
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Del Mar College looks to recycled water as drought worsensopens in new window
As water concerns intensify across the Coastal Bend, Del Mar College is taking a hard look at how it uses water and where it can cut back. College leaders say conservation efforts have already been underway for years, but worsening drought conditions and growing demand are pushing the campus to accelerate those plans.
07
Apr
2026
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Can Del Mar College reduce water usage? Leaders probe solutionsopens in new window
As the city of Corpus Christi approaches a potential water emergency, Del Mar College is looking at ways to reduce usage and decrease reliance on the city’s freshwater supply. Solutions range from an effort to connect the Oso Creek campus to an effluent water line with the aim of using reclaimed water for irrigation and air conditioning chillers — a project that is already in the works — to exploring the possibility of a water well at the Windward campus.
07
Apr
2026
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Del Mar College hosts March Madness event at Heritage campusopens in new window
Faculty swapped out textbooks for jerseys to play against staff during DMC's March Madness Showdown. The event featured a free-throw shooting contest and a faculty vs. staff basketball game to build more community and connection across campuses.
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Mar
2026
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Del Mar College hosts “Discover Day,” showing over 800 students pathways to high-demand careersopens in new window
More than 800 Coastal Bend students explored career paths at Del Mar College, highlighting workforce demand and job opportunities in multiple sectors. Students from multiple school districts including from as far away as Laredo — visited the college’s Windward Campus to explore hands-on programs tied to high-demand local jobs.
26
Mar
2026
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Old Rockport school gets new purpose (Full Story)opens in new window
A former primary school in Rockport is getting a brand-new purpose, being renovated into a Del Mar College Workforce Development Center that will bring new opportunities to the area. The facility will offer a variety of training programs, helping people in Aransas County build skills for different careers.
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Mar
2026
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Del Mar College to host free community health fair, classic car show and local firefighter fundraiseropens in new window
Del Mar College is hosting a free Community Health Fair and Car Show on Saturday, March 28, offering health screenings, classic cars and a fundraiser for local firefighters.
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Mar
2026
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Rockport's former school transformed into Del Mar workforce center, set to open Fall 2026opens in new window
A former primary school in Rockport is getting a brand-new purpose, being renovated into a Del Mar College Workforce Development Center that will bring new opportunities to the area. The facility will offer a variety of training programs, helping people in Aransas County build skills for different careers.
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Mar
2026
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Del Mar College awarded $100K for safety training programsopens in new window
A big boost for Del Mar College as they're awarded $100,000 grant from Texas Mutual Insurance Company support and expand its workplace safety training program. This marks the 13th year the grant will help make safety training more affordable, with the goal of reducing workplace incidents across the Coastal Bend.
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Mar
2026
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Merit Badge College sparks big dreams for South Texas Scoutsopens in new window
Del Mar College's Windward Campus was buzzing with energy as scouts from across South Texas gathered for the annual Merit Badge College. Nearly 140 scouts took part in the hands-on learning event, exploring subjects ranging from welding and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity.
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Feb
2026
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Skills USA Texas District 12 Competition Held at Del Maf College Shows Off Students' Trade Skillsopens in new window
Del Mar College hosted over 500 South Texas high school students as part of the Skills USA Texas District 12 competition on its Windward and Oso Creek Campuses and at the Center for Economic Development. Competitors vied for the top spot to move on to the statewide competition, which will also be hosted in Corpus Christi in April.
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Feb
2026
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No tuition hike at Del Mar College next yearopens in new window
The Del Mar College Board of Regents voted on Feb. 3 to override an automatic tuition increase required by college policy. Tuition will remain the same in the 2026-27 year.
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Feb
2026
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Del Mar College taking the financial bite out of dental careopens in new window
The college's Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Programs' clinics provide free teeth cleanings, free X-rays and dental history reviews to community members. The program serves a dual purpose: giving students enrolled in the dental programs hands-on training while providing neighbors with no-cost dental care.
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Jan
2026
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Trump administration pauses student loan wage garnishment, giving borrowers temporary reliefopens in new window
Millions of borrowers in default get breathing room, but experts warn collections will eventually resume. Del Mar College Financial Aid Services Director Joseph Ruiz shares expertise about what to do now and what to expect down the road.
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Jan
2026
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Del Mar College launches cosmetology Associates Degree next Springopens in new window
Starting with the spring 2026 semester, Coastal Bend professionals in the beauty industry can upgrade their skills and expand their opportunities by earning DMC's new Associate of Applied Science degree in Cosmetology.
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Jan
2026
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Del Mar College expands Freedom to Dream program, will offer free tuition for more studentsopens in new window
The Freedom to Dream initiative gave free tuition to over 1,700 students and launched in fall 2025. This week, Del Mar College announced that it's expanding for its second cohort with new additions.
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Dec
2025
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Del Mar College tuition waiver program tweaked after first cohortopens in new window
Del Mar College rolled out its “Freedom to Dream” program last fall, removing tuition costs for three years for first-time college students pursuing credit degree programs full time. During their Dec. 9 regular meeting, the college’s Board of Regents committed to offering a similar deal to the next cohort of freshmen and first-time college students in fall 2026.
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Dec
2025
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Del Mar College moves forward with second round of Freedom to Dream tuition waiver programopens in new window
For the second round, Del Mar is creating a dual enrollment pipeline with local high schools and including continuing education programs, further expanding access. The DMC Board of Regents approved the updated plan during their Dec. 9 regular monthly meeting.
09
Dec
2025
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DMC student’s water-quality research earns national recognitionopens in new window
Del Mar College Biology/Biotechnology major Kristen Waddell has spent more than a year using new techniques to study water quality in South Texas, using samples collected directly from Baffin Bay. In late October, she and another classmate received national awards for their research at the Advanced Technological Education Principal Investigators’ Conference in Washington, D.C.
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Nov
2025
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Students explore careers at Viking Festopens in new window
Del Mar College held its second annual Viking Fest on Nov. 15 featuring a Viking 5K Run, the 4th Annual Día de los Muertos Welding Competition, family games and food tricks. The event also provided tours of programs located on the Windward Campus for participants considering attending the college and seeking more information about what's available.
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Nov
2025
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Retired NASA engineer inspires students at Del Mar Collegeopens in new window
Corpus Christi native and retired NASA engineer George Salazar, who graduated from W.B. Ray High School and took courses at Del Mar College, returned home to share his experiences at the Oso Creek Campus Nov. 5 and encourage others to pursue their dreams through higher education. Salazar’s memoir, “From the Barrio to NASA: Life’s Unexpected Challenges,” covers his dreams as a little boy dreaming of reaching the stars and his 40-year career influencing the advancements in human spaceflight.
05
Nov
2025
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Del Mar College offers free dental services through Decemberopens in new window
Del Mar second-year Dental Hygiene students provide Coastal Bend residents with free services under the supervision of faculty while students complete hands-on training hours required to finish the program and graduate.
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Oct
2025
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Del Mar College, A&M-Corpus Christi report growth. See which is larger.opens in new window
With new data showing growth at Del Mar College, the Corpus Christi community college is now serving slightly more students than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, the other institution of higher education in town. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shared preliminary enrollments for fall 2025 for institutions across the state, and student counts at Texas colleges and universities hit a record high this fall.
28
Oct
2025
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Del Mar College revives Turkey Bowl traditionopens in new window
Even though Del Mar College hasn't had a football team since 1960, the college brought back their professional teams, academic professionals that is, for Turkey Bowl 2025. The annual flag football competition was last held in 2015; but the college reinstated the event to celebrate DMC's 90th anniversary and included a birthday tailgate party.
24
Oct
2025
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Del Mar College celebrates community with annual Turkey Bowl traditionopens in new window
Del Mar College brought back its beloved annual Turkey Bowl on Oct. 24, combining flag football fun with community celebration at the Heritage Campus. Staff and faculty took to the field for friendly competition as part of the college's birthday tailgate party.
24
Oct
2025
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Federal, state changes tighten CDL rules for some drivers amid safety concernsopens in new window
Local training programs are already assessing what these changes could mean. At Del Mar College’s Transportation Training Program, instructors say the updates could create both challenges and opportunities.
06
Oct
2025
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Del Mar College offers free dental care to Coastal Bend residents through Fall 2025opens in new window
Residents of the Coastal Bend have an opportunity to receive free dental care through Del Mar College's Dental Hygiene Program, which is currently providing clinical services at no charge during the fall 2025 semester. The clinic offers dental hygiene students hands-on experience and the required clinical hours necessary to complete their program.
02
Oct
2025
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New architect pathway keeps Coastal Bend students closer to homeopens in new window
Del Mar College is partnering with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi to offer a local licensed architect transfer program, keeping students in the Coastal Bend to pursue their architectural dreams. Students will complete their first two years at Del Mar College, with TAMUCC faculty teaching years three through five.
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Sep
2025
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Del Mar College, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi partner on new architecture degreesopens in new window
For years, aspiring architects in South Texas had to leave the region to finish their studies. Now, Del Mar College and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi are working to change that with new bachelor’s degree programs in architecture. Pending state approval, students who want to study architecture won't have to leave the Coastal Bend as soon as next school year.
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Sep
2025
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Sparks, Steel & Success: young Latinas forge new paths in skilled tradesopens in new window
At Del Mar College’s Windward Campus, sparks are flying — literally — as women pursue careers in high-demand skilled trades like welding. For Chanel Chapa, a DMC graduate turned instructor, this work isn’t just technical — it’s transformational.
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Sep
2025
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Local News Del Mar College COO Retiring After 43 Years of Serviceopens in new window
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Lenora Keas and local business leaders reflect on her legacy after over four decades at the institution. She will retire in January 2026.
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Sep
2025
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A&M-Corpus Christi, Del Mar College seek approval for joint architecture programopens in new window
If Del Mar College and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi receive the final stamps of approval, future architects could complete their education in Corpus Christi. The institutions hope to begin offering two new joint degrees in architecture, a pre-professional Bachelor of Science in architecture degree and a professional Bachelor of Architecture degree, next fall.
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Sep
2025
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Del Mar College deactivates degrees with near-zero enrollmentsopens in new window
If student interest dwindles and programs become outdated, Del Mar College deactivates the program. This is normal business and "due diligence" for a community college; and on Sept. 9, Halcomb informed the Del Mar College Board of Regents of the deactivation of several low-interest programs.
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Sep
2025
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Del Mar College cuts programs amid declining enrollment trendsopens in new window
The Del Mar College Board of Regents held its monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon, where leaders announced the deactivation of several academic programs. Programs in areas such as [autobody], chemical engineering, web development and long-term care [nursing home administration] are among those being cut or deactivated. According to college officials, the decision follows a detailed analysis of enrollment, student demand, and faculty needs.
09
Sep
2025
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Hiring slows nationwide; Del Mar helps students and graduates land jobsopens in new window
Job seekers across the country are hitting roadblocks as hiring slows and unemployment climbs to its highest rate in nearly four years. Del Mar College in Corpus Christi is taking a proactive approach to help current students and graduates navigate the challenging job market.
09
Sep
2025
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Del Mar College art collection built on six decades of shows (video)opens in new window
Del Mar College's Art Program opened their fall 2025 art exhibit, "Selections from the Permanent Collection," in Cain Gallery on Friday, Sept. 5. The fall show features 43 drawings and small sculptures combined that were purchased over nearly six decades during the annual CAIN National Art Show.
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Sep
2025
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Del Mar College hosts inaugural "Back to the Helm" event to celebrate new semesteropens in new window
The back-to-school bash, taking place in the parking lot between Memorial Classroom Building and Richardson Performance Hall, is designed to celebrate students making it through their first week of the fall 2025 semester while helping to build relationships with other students and staff.
03
Sep
2025
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Del Mar College enrollment surges 22% after new program launchopens in new window
DMC officials say the Freedom to Dream program, which launched last spring, has helped boost enrollment by more than 20%.
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Aug
2025
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CCISD leaps into the digital ageopens in new window
For parents and guardians who do not feel very tech savvy, there are resources that can help. One of those resources is Professor Stan Leja's computer literacy class offered by Del Mar College's Continuing Education Department.
13
Aug
2025
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South Texas schools buy plane-building kits, nursing simulators through state JET grantsopens in new window
Del Mar College received a $313,833 grant to update equipment in its automotive program.
09
Aug
2025
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Texas Workforce Commission awards JET grants to five local schoolsopens in new window
The Texas Workforce Commission has awarded career training grants to five local schools in an effort to strengthen workforce development in the region.
Del Mar College, along with school districts in Corpus Christi, Banquete, George West, and San Diego, received the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants during a presentation at Del Mar's Oso Creek Campus.
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Aug
2025
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Programa de tecnología automotriz del Colegio Del Mar recibe prestigiosa acreditación ASEopens in new window
El Programa de Tecnología Aplicada a la Automoción del campus oeste del Colegio Del Mar ha recibido la prestigiosa acreditación ASE, que significa "Excelencia en el Servicio Automotriz" (Automotive Service Excellence, por sus siglas en inglés).
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Jul
2025
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National recognition boosts job prospects for Del Mar College auto tech studentsopens in new window
Del Mar College's Automotive Applied Technology Program just earned that national gold star, Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation Training Program Accreditation, which means students are learning with cutting edge tools and technology.
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2025
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Del Mar College automotive program earns prestigious ASE accreditationopens in new window
The college's Automotive Applied Technology Program has received ASE accreditation, certifying that the training program meets national standards. ASE stands for "Automotive Service Excellence," and this certification brings significant benefits to students in the program.
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2025
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Del Mar College Mexican-American Studies Summer Seminar coming up on July 26opens in new window
The event is a full day of immersion into the rich culture of the Mexican-American community, including renowned local artist and guest speaker Tony Armadillo and Corpus Christi-based Mexica danza group Kalpulli Ollin Papalotl. Presentations also include topics related to identity, language, migration, history of mariachi, importance of Mexican American studies programs, and so much more.
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2025
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Students showcase robotics skills at TEX-PREP summer engineering campopens in new window
Dozens of sixth and seventh graders are putting their engineering skills to the test this summer, learning everything from actuators to articulated manipulators at the Texas Pre-Freshman Engineering Program (TEX-PREP) summer camp at Del Mar Southside Campus.
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Jul
2025
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Young innovators shine at Del Mar College's TexPREP STEM showcaseopens in new window
Middle school students showcased their STEM skills at Del Mar College's TexPREP camp, completing projects in engineering and programming.
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Jul
2025
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Fourteen students graduate from new Del Mar College degree programopens in new window
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management and Leadership is now the second bachelor’s degree program now offered at the college. The program launched just 11 months ago, and officials say this first cohort represents an important step in expanding educational opportunities in the region.
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2025
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'We get to watch them flourish': Behind Del Mar College welding students are these teachersopens in new window
Del Mar College's welding program has grown over the years, particularly its dual credit offerings for high school students. The program focuses on hands-on training and mentoring, supporting students beyond technical skills and many welding instructors are former students recruited by the department, emphasizing the program's close-knit community.
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Jul
2025
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College with TRIO Educational Opportunity Centeropens in new window
Del Mar College TRIO Education Opportunity Center Director Chasity Munoz shared infor about the services the center provides and the workshops scheduled throughout July to assist individuals with attending the college during the fall 2025 semester.
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2025
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Local News Del Mar College projects enrollment boost for Fall semester by 20%opens in new window
The boost in enrollment comes after the college launched the 'Freedom to Dream' tuition waiver that basically provides free tuition for 3 years of college. The new tuition waiver is giving local students a fresh shot at higher education.
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2025
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Del Mar College to host job fair for higher education careersopens in new window
Job seekers will have the opportunity to browse a wide range of open positions.
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Jun
2025
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San Diego ISD students get glimpse of culinary careers through Junior Chef Programopens in new window
Students from San Diego ISD got a taste of the local food and beverage industry during a culinary tour organized by the Uncommon Junior Chef Program. The tour included stops at Del Mar College’s Culinary Program, Driftwood Coffee Company, and the Omni Hotel’s Republic of Texas restaurant.
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2025
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What's the value of a college degree? See median wages, debt of Del Mar College graduatesopens in new window
Higher education levels correlate with higher incomes and lower poverty rates in the Corpus Christi area. Del Mar College offers lower costs and higher access, but with lower completion rates compared to universities. However, a study ranked Del Mar College highly for upward economic mobility, moving students out of poverty.
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May
2025
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Del Mar College is introducing a tuition waiver program. Here's how students are reactingopens in new window
On May 21, Del Mar College held a contract signing ceremony for the Freedom to Dream Tuition Waiver Pilot Program, which covers up to three years of tuition and some fees for qualifying freshman students who live in the college's taxing district and commit to full-time enrollment. Since Board of Regents' approval of the program in March, more than 530 new Vikings have already signed agreements.
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2025
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Pinning ceremony at Del Mar College honors high school studentsopens in new window
DMC Continuing Education's Health Care Programs held a pinning ceremony in Richardson Performance Hall for W.B. Ray, Miller and Veterans Memorial high school students who completed programs this year. The event was one of 30 pinnings being held by the college's division among partnering independent school districts across the Coastal Bend.
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2025
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Photos: Del Mar College graduates receive degrees at spring commencementopens in new window
Del Mar College held commencement for the Class of May 2025 at the American Bank Center on Friday, May 16. View the photo gallery of that event by Caller-Times reporter John Oliva.
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May
2025
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Record number of TAMUCC, Del Mar College students graduating this weekendopens in new window
Del Mar College is celebrating one of its largest graduating classes in recent years. More than 700 students from the Class of 2025 will walk the stage Friday evening. Over 100 of those students are part of the college’s dual enrollment program, earning their associate degrees before even graduating from high school.
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2025
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Del Mar College highlighted for success in moving families out of povertyopens in new window
Del Mar College was highlighted for its success in promoting upward mobility among its students, particularly those from low-income families, with reseaarch data indicating DMC graduates experience higher median wages in several career fields compared to their peers across the state. Data suggests that the college's upward mobility rate surpasses many other community colleges and even some four-year institutions.
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May
2025
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What is a good job? Here’s how Corpus Christi fares in job opportunities and payopens in new window
High school seniors across Corpus Christi will walk across the graduation stage. When they do, the fresh graduates and their families will be thinking about the future, including tje job opportunities available in the area and the education or training needed to get those jobs.
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May
2025
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Del Mar College partners with The Purple Door for "Denim Day"opens in new window
"Denim Day" serves as an education campaign against sexual violence.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and staff with The Purple Door Domestic Violence Shelter and the DMC Counseling Center shared information about resources available to victims of sexual violence.
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2025
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Do your defaulted student loans have you panicking? There are other optionsopens in new window
If involuntary collection on defaulted student loans sound scary, individuals can avoid problems by getting to them before the Federal Government does. Director of Financial Aid Services at Del Mar College Jospeh Ruiz provides some expert advice.
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Apr
2025
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Considering returning to school? GED graduate from DMC shares her experienceopens in new window
Sometimes taking the first step is the hardest part. Del Mar College offers free adult education basic classes for those interested in taking the GED exam. The college's GED program is a new grant-funded program offered through the Texas Workforce Commission.
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2025
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