DMACC News

Carmen Maria Machado

DMACC Celebration of Literary Arts to Host Two Free Events with Award-Winning Author Carmen Maria Machado on Oct. 19

October 12, 2023 | By DMACC

The DMACC Cel​ebration of Literary Arts is pleased to announce award-winning author Carmen Maria Machado as its first featured writer of the fall 2023 semester. Machado will participate in two free, in-person readings on Thur., Oct. 19, as part...

Ribbon Cutting

DMACC to Hold Ribbon-Cutting Celebration for New Fire Training Facility on Ankeny Campus

October 10, 2023 | By DMACC

DMACC President Rob Denson will join students, faculty and staff from the DMACC Fire Science program, as well as representatives from fire departments and agencies from throughout Central Iowa, for a Ribbon-Cutting Event on Thur., Oct. 12, to celebrate...

Erin Lee Schneider

DMACC Hires New Dean of Student Success and Urban Student Services

October 5, 2023 | By DMACC

DMACC​ has hired Erin Lee Schneider to serve as Dean of Student Success & Urban Student Services. Schneider, an Iowa attorney, will be based at the DMACC Urban/Des Moines Campus.

Kay Runner

DMACC Adult Literacy Center Changes Lives: Volunteers Needed to Meet Demand for Center's Service

October 4, 2023 | By DMACC

The Adult Literacy Center, which launched about 50 years ago as a partnership between DMACC and Drake University, provides free resources and support to help adults with their reading, writing and speaking skills.

2023-24 Mark Pearson FFA Leadership Scholars

DMACC Announces 2023-24 Mark Pearson FFA Leadership Scholars

September 28, 2023 | By DMACC

Twenty-four DMACC students are receiving full-tuition scholarships through this year’s program, including 13 first-year students at the College.