Barrier Busting with Dallas College’s Dr. Justin Lonon

Episode Summary: In this special first-ever video episode of “Deconstructing Dallas”, Shawn and Ryan sit down with Dr. Justin Lonon, Chancellor of Dallas College, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, education and the role of Dallas College in North Texas.Dr. Lonon shares how his journey from small-town Arkansas native to Dallas City Hall staffer shaped his commitment to public service and education. He explains why Dallas College is in the “barrier-busting business” — helping students overcome challenges like transportation, food insecurity and affordability — and how the college’s mission to transform lives and communities through higher education drives every decision they make.Listeners will also hear about Dallas College’s 60th anniversary, its bold vision for a 22nd Century College, and why partnerships and purpose are key to changing the world—one student at a time. Highlights from the Conversation: How Dallas College evolved from seven campuses to one unified system serving over 130,000 students. What it means to build a “22nd Century College” that reimagines higher education for a changing world. Why Dr. Lonon believes removing barriers like cost, childcare and food insecurity is key to student success. Insights from the Global Mission Summit and how Dallas College is connecting education to purpose and global impact. “We’re not just an institution — we’re a bridge to economic mobility and prosperity.” Connect with Dallas College: 🌐 dallascollege.edu 📱 Follow Dr. Lonon on LinkedIn | Instagram: @ChancellorLonon 💬 Like,

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Barrier Busting with Dallas College’s Dr. Justin Lonon is an episode from Deconstructing Dallas by Deconstructing Dallas.

This episode is 32:45 long.

This episode was published on Oct 21, 2025.

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