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DC recognizes Black History Month

In February, Durham College (DC) joins individuals and organizations across Canada to recognize Black History Month, a time to celebrate the remarkable contributions of members...

Don Lovisa smiles and looks off camera.
Durham College president receives prestigious award

Durham College (DC) president Don Lovisa has been recognized by the Ontario College Administrative Staff Association (OCASA) for his tremendous contributions to college education in...

Durham College's women's volleyball team gathers for a group photo wearing their white, green, and black volleyball uniforms with their coaches standing on at each end of the group.
Durham College puts mental health in the game with HONE athletics partnership

Mental health and well-being looks different for everyone, but for athletes, there is a unique feeling of pressure, expectations and the desire to win. To...

A competitor works on his Lego project while two other participants and a referee look on.
FIRST LEGO League Provincial Championship takes over Durham College

The Oshawa campus of Durham College (DC) played host to the brightest young minds in Ontario this weekend as they competed in the 2024 FIRST...

Durham College supports the Region’s growing virtual production industry with new, collaborative event and on-campus services

The rapidly evolving virtual production industry contributes over $3 billion to Ontario’s economy each year, helping to make Durham Region an innovative hub for industry...

Dr. Elaine Popp is named Durham College’s next President

Durham College Board Chair Dr. Gail Johnson Morris announced today that Dr. Elaine Popp has been appointed Durham College’s (DC) next President. Dr. Popp’s term...

Durham, Sheridan, St. Clair and Fanshawe College partner to support women in Red Seal Trades

A new venture aimed at increasing women’s participation and retention rates in Red Seal trades across Ontario has received over $2 million in federal funding....

A visitor to Program Information Night speaks with a smiling representative from Durham College as two other people look on.
Program Information Nights draw a big crowd to Oshawa and Whitby campuses

There was an air of excitement as future Durham College (DC) students explored their options and opportunities at Program Information Nights (PIN) events this week....

The members of DC's Esports team line up and smile at the camera.
DC Esports team triumphs in Campus Clash

The best Esports athletes from Durham College (DC) and Ontario Tech battled at the second annual Campus Clash competition, with our Lords successfully defending their...

Louie the Lord and two DC students wave at the camera.
Orientation welcomes new students to DC

In January, Durham College (DC) rolled out the welcome mat for more than 2,000 new students at Orientation events. A number of fun and informative...