Winners Announced at 2025 Dallas County Promise Economic Mobility Awards

Dallas College and The Commit Partnership today hosted the 2025 Dallas County Promise Economic Mobility Awards at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus, celebrating high schools, school districts, higher education institutions  and community organizations that are driving measurable progress in college access and economic success across North Texas..

The awards recognize outstanding achievement or improvement across four key milestones that support long-term economic mobility: college readiness, college enrollment, college persistence and degree completion.

"At Dallas College, we know that creating lasting economic mobility doesn’t happen in isolation—it takes all of us working together,” said Dr. Justin Lonon, Dallas College Chancellor. “By partnering with school districts, universities, and community organizations, we’re building seamless pathways that help more students succeed in college and launch strong careers right here in North Texas."

"These awards are a reflection of what’s possible when data, dedication, and deep collaboration come together. Economic mobility is not a solo effort—it’s a shared responsibility. We’re proud to partner with institutions across the region who are working every day to ensure all students have the opportunity to thrive." said Todd Williams, Chairman and CEO of Commit Partnership. 

"This event is about celebrating the people and partnerships fueling progress in our region,” said Eric Ban, Executive Director of the Dallas County Promise. “Together, we’re seeing real movement in ensuring more students succeed in college and beyond.”

2025 Economic Mobility Award Winners

Higher Education Partners
College Enrollment Improvement (Class of 2024)

• Dallas College
• University of North Texas
• Texas Woman’s University

College Retention (2023–2024)

• University of North Texas

College Transfer

• University of Texas at Arlington
  

College Completion

• University of North Texas at Dallas
  

School Districts – College Readiness or Enrollment Achievement/Improvement

• Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
• Cedar Hill ISD
• Dallas ISD
• DeSoto ISD
• Mesquite ISD
• Richardson ISD
• Uplift Education

High Schools – College Readiness or Enrollment Achievement/Improvement
Large Comprehensive High Schools:

• R.L. Turner HS, Moisés E. Molina HS, Skyline HS, South Oak Cliff HS, Sunset HS, W.H. Adamson HS, W.T. White HS, Woodrow Wilson HS, DeSoto HS, North Garland HS, JJ Pearce HS, Creekview HS, Cedar Hill HS, Bryan Adams HS, Hillcrest HS, W.W. Samuell HS, Lakeview Centennial HS, Sachse HS, Dubiski Career HS, South Grand Prairie HS, Jack E. Singley Academy, Dr. Ralph H. Poteet HS, Dr. David Vroonland Vanguard HS, West Mesquite HS, LV Berkner HS, Lake Highlands HS, Richardson HS, Justin F. Kimball HS

Small Comprehensive High Schools:

• Dr. L.G. Pinkston Sr. HS, Franklin D. Roosevelt HS, James Madison HS, Wilmer Hutchins HS, Ranchview HS
• Uplift North Hills, Uplift Grand, Uplift Hampton, Uplift Heights, Uplift Infinity, Uplift Luna, Uplift Williams, Uplift Wisdom, Uplift Atlas

Community Organization Honorees

• Empower the Voice
• All Stars Project
  
  

The Dallas County Promise Economic Mobility Awards highlight the power of cross-sector collaboration among K–12 schools, higher education, and community organizations to ensure all students in North Texas have a clear path to opportunity, prosperity and purpose.

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