Dallas College Launches The Texas Ticker Initiative with Bloomberg as TXSE Arrives
DallasMeetup’s Carson Gibbons, Dallas College’s Chancellor Dr. Justin Lonon, YTexas Founder Ed Curtis
Dallas College recently announced the launch of The Texas Ticker, a groundbreaking partnership initiative that connects students with the college’s state‑of‑the‑art Bloomberg Finance Labs. The program empowers students to access real‑time financial data, learn professional‑grade market analysis, and compete in the internationally recognized Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge.
The Texas Ticker initiative arrives at a pivotal moment for the region, as the newly established Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) positions the state as a rising force in national and global financial markets. Dallas College is stepping forward as an educational partner supporting this emerging ecosystem, preparing students to understand markets, analyze data, and engage with the financial infrastructure that the TXSE is bringing to Texas.
Through The Texas Ticker initiative, participating teams of students will receive guided access to Dallas College’s Bloomberg Terminals, industry‑standard platforms used by financial analysts, investment firms, and global institutions.
“The Texas Ticker gives students hands-on experience with the same market tools used by financial professionals,” said Dr. Justin Lonon, Dallas College Chancellor. “As ‘Y’all Street’ takes shape and the Texas Stock Exchange grows, our students won’t just learn how markets work — they’ll actively participate in them.”
The initiative supports Dallas College’s mission to expand college pathways, strengthen regional workforce development, and provide equitable access to high‑impact learning experiences. Students who participate will gain:
Hands‑on training with Bloomberg Terminals
Exposure to careers in business, economics, and financial services
Insight into how exchanges like the TXSE influence capital markets
The opportunity to compete on a global stage against teams from around the world
Dallas College Chief of Staff Juan Garcia + DallasMeetup’s Carson Gibbons
The Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge is one of the largest student investment competitions in the world, offering participants a simulated $1 million portfolio and real‑time market conditions. The Texas Ticker initiative aims to position North Texas students as strong contenders while cultivating the next generation of financial leaders.
The Texas Ticker is the flagship program within the Dallas College Y’all Street Market Experience, a broader initiative designed to connect students, industry partners and the community to real-world market activity through applied learning, professional tools, workshops and seminars focused on the financial sector.
The initiative launches as North Texas experiences rapid growth in its financial sector, driven in part by the establishment of the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) and the relocation of major financial firms to Dallas — a movement increasingly referred to as “Y’all Street.”
For more information about The Texas Ticker visit: Bloomberg Finance and Investment Lab at Dallas College.
