573 participants out of combined 889 “prospective” fall graduates and summer graduates walking the Hilliard Center arena stage.DMC alumna and current Nurse Education major Melissa Torres will give keynote address as first student speaker in recent memory before receiving degree along with rest of Class of Fall 2025; 139 graduates of Class of Summer 2025 also walking stage.In all, the Class of Summer 2025 and Class of Fall 2025 will have earned a total of 1,092 awards combined.DMC Nurse Education major Melissa Torres will serve as commencement speaker. Torres is the first student in recent memory to deliver the keynote address.She is also a member of the Class of Fall 2025 and will join her peers to “walk the stage” to receive her Associate in Applied Science in Registered Nursing degree after addressing everyone in the arena.A Corpus Christi native who graduated from W.B. Ray High School in 1992, Torres, is recognized for her exceptional commitment to academic excellence, service and leadership as she advanced her journey in health care education. She first graduated from Del Mar College with an Associate in Applied Science in Surgical Technology degree in 2004 and began a career as a medical professional with Driscoll Children’s Hospital.For her next step after DMC’s Winter Commencement, Torres has been rehired by Driscoll Children’s Hospital, and she will begin their Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Residency Program in February.

Regular Meeting of the Del Mar College Board of Regents for Tuesday December 9, 2025.

Special RecognitionBoard of Regents Proclamation in recognition of Ms. Lenora Keas, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer's service to Del Mar College. December 9, 2025

During the Del Mar College (DMC) Board of Regents’ regular meeting on December 9, 2025, a retired professor was bestowed the prestigious title of “Professor Emeritus,” a distinction that marks their exemplary teaching and dedication to DMC students and the institution. The Board unanimously granted the title to Professor of Drama - Michael Kim Frederick who retired during the past year and met the requirements to become “Professor Emeriti.”

Discover how Del Mar College’s new portal is transforming the way students, faculty, and staff access what they need. This upgrade brings essential tools, services, and information into one centralized hub — saving time, simplifying processes, and helping everyone stay focused on learning and success.Built with feedback from departments across the College, the portal is purpose-driven, intuitive, and designed to make daily tasks easier and more efficient for the entire DMC community.

Navigating college comes with its ups and downs, and you don’t have to handle it alone. At Del Mar College, our CARE Connection form is here to support every Viking who needs a little extra help.If you’re stressed, overwhelmed, or just looking for someone to talk to, our CARE Team is ready to check in with you privately and guide you to the right resources. You can also submit a form on behalf of a classmate if you notice they could use some support.👉 Submit the CARE Connection form here: https://www.delmar.edu/care#delmarcollege #careconnection #corpuschristi #communitycollege #college #mentalhealth #delmar