Gov. Greg Abbott visited Del Mar College Aug. 13, to support lessened screentime in K-12 education in Texas. Abbott was joined by state reps. Denise Villalobos and Todd Hunter, along with school administrators, superintendents and Del Mar College staff at the Lichtenstein Center for Early Learning on Heritage Campus. He unveiled the push to limit screentime in part of a broader plan to make Texas the nation’s top state in education for Pre-K-12. According to U.S. News and World Report, Texas is currently ranked 30th for best Pre-K-12 education. “My solution is to create a learning environment that prioritizes physical…

Preliminary enrollment numbers for the fall 2026 semester show continued growth for Del Mar College. As of 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 27, the preliminary and uncertified enrollment for the fall semester was 12,205 students. As of Aug. 25, the college enrolled 925 students into the second cohort of the Freedom to Dream 2.0, a tuition waiver program This year’s uncertified enrollment accounts for about 500 more students than the certified August 2025 enrollment of 11,695 students. The official enrollment numbers for Fall 2026 will be released following the census date of Sept. 9. “Del Mar College’s enrollment is partially due…

College comes with more than just classes, assignments and exams every semester. For students trying to balance school with work, finances, and everyday life, Del Mar College offers different resources that can help both inside and outside the classroom.  From free tutoring to mental health and even counseling services, students have access to resources across Del Mar College designed to address academic and personal needs that may help ease the stress on students during times of need.  The Student Success Center offers academic support including services like subject tutoring, TSI tutoring and success coaching. Students also have access to free…