Category: Education

Dallas College has officially selected Matthews Development to spearhead its ambitious $500 million downtown expansion. The massive project aims to transform the current El Centro campus footprint into a vibrant, multi-block urban hub designed to foster deep connections between education and local industry. Spanning 800,000 square feet, the new development will cluster academic facilities, training […]

As doubts grow across the United States about the value of higher education, a public conversation in North Texas aims to unpack what a college degree really means today — for students, families, and the job market. On June 30, 2026, The Dallas Morning News will host a panel discussion at Southern Methodist University (SMU) […]

International student enrollment in the United States is declining, prompting concern from policy experts who argue the trend could weaken both the economy and long-term global influence. Laura Collins and Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau of the George W. Bush Institute warn that shifts in visa policy, geopolitical tensions, and other barriers are contributing to reduced enrollment […]