Episode 94

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Published on:

30th Mar 2025

How Dallas College Helps Students Succeed

Episode Description: The Building Texas Show – Dr. Justin Lonon on Breaking Barriers in Education

🎙 What if one broken fan belt could derail an entire future?

In this episode of The Building Texas Show, we sit down with Dr. Justin Lonon, Chancellor of Dallas College, to explore how education can be a game-changer—when barriers are removed. From free public transit passes to eliminating textbook costs and even offering free childcare, Dallas College is pioneering bold solutions to ensure students don’t have to choose between school and survival.

Dr. Lonon shares eye-opening insights on:

✅ Why colleges are failing if they don’t connect with the real world 🌍

✅ The $18 million shift that’s saving students from crushing textbook costs 📚

✅ How a couple hundred bucks can mean the difference between graduating or dropping out 🚗

✅ What businesses are saying when they knock down Dallas College’s doors for skilled workers 🏭

🎧 No matter where you live, there’s a community college near you making an impact. Find out what programs exist in your area and how higher education is evolving to meet today’s workforce challenges.

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The Building Texas Show
The Building Texas Show with host, Justin McKenzie, about the balance of business and governance. Each week, we’ll interview the local leaders affecting the issues and uncover the power you have to forge the future.

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