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Meet JaiMarie Bardwell: 2026 JA Dallas Student of the Year

January 27, 2026

Every year, Junior Achievement of Dallas honors an outstanding high school senior with the title of JA Dallas Student of the Year-an award that recognizes leadership, service, and a commitment…

Hitting it out of the Park: JA Dallas Celebrates a Year of Impact

May 28, 2025

Honoring a Season of Service, JA Dallas style On Wednesday, May 21, Junior Achievement of Dallas (JA Dallas) brought its mission to the ballpark for a night to remember. Hosted…

A Record-Breaking Night: 2025 Dallas Business Hall of Fame Raises $1.25 Million for JA Dallas

February 26, 2025

The 2025 Dallas Business Hall of Fame, benefiting Junior Achievement of Dallas, was an evening of inspiration, celebration and generosity. Held on February 22 at the Omni Dallas Hotel, this premier event honored three…

Meet Palak Patel: 2025 JA Dallas Student of the Year

December 16, 2024

Every year, Junior Achievement of Dallas selects an extraordinary high school senior to be named the JA Dallas Student of the Year, a role that highlights leadership, perseverance and academic excellence.…

Meet the Laureates: Curtis C. Farmer

December 11, 2024

The Dallas Business Hall of Fame benefiting Junior Achievement of Dallas celebrates the best and brightest in the Dallas business community who have made a meaningful impact in our region.…

Meet the Laureates: Allie Beth Allman

December 2, 2024

The Dallas Business Hall of Fame benefiting Junior Achievement of Dallas celebrates the best and brightest in the Dallas business community who have made a meaningful impact in our region.…

Meet the Laureates: Dale Petroskey

November 13, 2024

The Dallas Business Hall of Fame benefiting Junior Achievement of Dallas celebrates the best and brightest in the Dallas business community who have made a meaningful impact in our region.…

Junior Achievement of Dallas Receives $1.2 million Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

August 21, 2022

Junior Achievement of Dallas announced today that it has received a gift of $1.2 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The gift is part of a total of $38.8 million donated…

Survey: Most Teens Aspire to Home Ownership but Report Significant Financial and Homeownership Knowledge Gaps

August 11, 2022

A new survey by Junior Achievement USA and Fannie Mae shows most teens (88%) would like to own a home someday. The survey reflects that most teens (85%) believe “owning…

Dallas Business Journal to Honor Keshia Bruno at 15th Annual Women in Business Awards

July 14, 2022

The Dallas Business Journal has named Junior Achievement of Dallas’ Keshia Bruno, vice president of educational impact, to its 2022 class for the 15th Annual Women in Business Awards. The…

Local Stories

Career Fair

JA Dallas Launches JA Inspire Virtual Career Exploration Fair for North Texas Students

March 16, 2021
2021 JA Dallas Student of The Year

2021 JA Student of The Year: Yakin Vargas

March 12, 2021
Rudy S. Walker

JA Dallas Board Member Highlight: Rudy S. Walker

February 17, 2021
Lauren Mora Speaking and Smiles

JA Dallas Alumni Story: Lauren Mora

January 28, 2021
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JA Alumni Feature Story: Gabbe’ Smith

January 22, 2021
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Class of 2020 Survey: Half of Graduating Seniors Change Plans for After High School Due to COVID-19

June 17, 2020

Blogs

Meet JaiMarie Bardwell: 2026 JA Dallas Student of the Year

January 27, 2026

Every year, Junior Achievement of Dallas honors an outstanding high school senior with the title of JA Dallas Student of the Year-an award that recognizes leadership, service, and a commitment…

Hitting it out of the Park: JA Dallas Celebrates a Year of Impact

May 28, 2025

Honoring a Season of Service, JA Dallas style On Wednesday, May 21, Junior Achievement of Dallas (JA Dallas) brought its mission to the ballpark for a night to remember. Hosted…

A Record-Breaking Night: 2025 Dallas Business Hall of Fame Raises $1.25 Million for JA Dallas

February 26, 2025

The 2025 Dallas Business Hall of Fame, benefiting Junior Achievement of Dallas, was an evening of inspiration, celebration and generosity. Held on February 22 at the Omni Dallas Hotel, this premier event honored three…

Meet Palak Patel: 2025 JA Dallas Student of the Year

December 16, 2024

Every year, Junior Achievement of Dallas selects an extraordinary high school senior to be named the JA Dallas Student of the Year, a role that highlights leadership, perseverance and academic excellence.…

Meet the Laureates: Curtis C. Farmer

December 11, 2024

The Dallas Business Hall of Fame benefiting Junior Achievement of Dallas celebrates the best and brightest in the Dallas business community who have made a meaningful impact in our region.…

Meet the Laureates: Allie Beth Allman

December 2, 2024

The Dallas Business Hall of Fame benefiting Junior Achievement of Dallas celebrates the best and brightest in the Dallas business community who have made a meaningful impact in our region.…