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Representatives from Durham College and local healthcare and emergency services gather in a simulation lab during a campus tour and partnership event. The group poses in front of emergency response training equipment and a Durham College banner.
Durham College hosts provincial leaders to highlight healthcare programs

Durham College (DC) welcomed three provincial leaders to its Oshawa campus for an in-depth look at how the college is helping ensure that Ontario’s healthcare...

A photo of Dr. Elaine Popp, Minister Todd McCarthy, Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy, Tania Clerac and Minister Lorne Coe.
Provincial commitment of nearly $1.3 million will advance the growth of skilled trades training at Durham College

Durham College (DC) is expanding apprenticeship training opportunities and enhancing hands-on learning through a provincial investment to support skilled trades education. The announcement was made...

A photo of Durham College's 2026 Alumni of Distinction.
Announcing DC's 2026 Alumni of Distinction

Every year, Durham College (DC) recognizes exceptional graduates through its Alumni of Distinction Awards, celebrating alumni who are making meaningful contributions in their professions and...

Largest gift in Durham College’s history supports the future of sustainable urban agriculture

Durham College (DC) has received multimillion-dollar, long-term funding from the Barrett Family Foundation, marking the largest philanthropic gift in the college’s 59-year history. This transformational...

A photo of students at Spring 2026 Academic Welcome.
Durham College springs into a new semester

More than 650 first-year students launched their academic journeys at Durham College (DC) this spring, starting in career-focused programs such as Computer Programming, Early Childhood...

A photo of a participant at the Young Women in Science, Technology and Trades Conference
Exploring paths and possibilities at DC’s Young Women in Science, Technology and Trades Conference

As industries across Durham Region look to the next generation of talent, Durham College (DC) continues to create opportunities for young learners to explore and...

A photo of participants at Science Rendezvous 2025.
Hands-on discovery drives award-winning Science Rendezvous Durham

Pop bottle rockets, flowing water experiments and interactive demonstrations bring science to life at Science Rendezvous Durham. Held each May on the Oshawa campus, the...

Durham College joins four post-secondary institutions to form Canadian Clean Energy Workforce Consortium

Durham College (DC) has joined forces with four leading Ontario post-secondary institutions to help meet Canada’s growing clean energy and nuclear workforce demands. Together with...

A photo of Civil Engineering Technology students Amena Maududi, Alvaro Reyes and Rouaa Alaalyan working on their capstone project.
Sustainable strength: how DC students are reimagining concrete

Capstone projects are an important part of many programs at Durham College (DC), including Civil Engineering Technology, challenging students to apply their knowledge to complex...

A collage of the the teams representing Durham College's research centres.
Colleges and Institutes Canada recognizes DC for excellence in Applied Research and Innovation

Durham College (DC) has been honoured by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) with their coveted Award of Excellence. During today’s 2026 CICan Connections Conference in...