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Mike Shoreman holds a microphone and speaks to the audience.
Mental health advocate Mike Shoreman speaks at Durham College

Students and employees at Durham College (DC) heard from a renowned speaker and mental health advocate this week in recognition of World Mental Health Day....

Fara Shea and Noah DeCicco are among 10 Durham College students to receive Schulich Builders scholarships in 2023. They are pictured at DC's Whitby campus.
‘People believe in me and want to support my journey’: 10 Durham College students receive a total of $300,000 through Schulich Builders Scholarships for Skilled Trades

Ten Durham College (DC) students who are passionate about careers in the trades have received a massive boost of support through the inaugural Schulich Builders...

Work-study abroad group poses for photo
Funding helps Durham College boost participation in international learning opportunities

Global Skills Opportunity grants over $38,000 to help eliminate work-study abroad barriers Even more Durham College (DC) students will benefit from the invaluable opportunities to...

Ontario needs new homes and Durham College students are training to build them

Ontario wants to see 1.5 million new homes in the coming years and estimates that 27,000 new workers are needed by 2027 to build them....

A group of faculty, donors and urban farm employees pose for a ribbon cutting photo in front of vegetable gardens
Durham College leads the way in food security with grand opening of the Barrett Centre’s Ajax Urban Farm

Durham College (DC) celebrated the grand opening of the Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture’s Ajax Urban Farm today – a modern agricultural green space that’s...

DC professor Jennifer Friedman and video production student Shane Friedman are pictured outdoors in Guatemala giving a thumbs up.
Video production student heads to Ottawa to highlight benefits of DC-led trip to Guatemala

Durham College (DC) student Shane Friedman was one of 13 students to participate in what he calls a “life-changing” trip abroad to Guatemala and now...

DC Recognizes Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Durham College (DC) recognizes the 10th anniversary of Orange Shirt Day and the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation through remembrance, reflection and action...

Students sit and watch reporter Priscilla Wolf on the screen in the Global Classroom.
Students welcome prominent Indigenous journalist to Rotary Global Classroom

With the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaching on September 30, Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) reporter Priscilla Wolf joined Durham College (DC) students...

A group of students and faculty gather around a laptop as they work collaboratively on a project.
Durham College expands capacity to support clients with commercialization efforts

Durham College (DC) is helping small businesses and startups take the next steps to bring their products and services to market, as a result of...

Durham College and OACETT launch free student membership pilot

Durham College is partnering with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) to undertake a six-year pilot program to determine the value...