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Durham College brings global classrooms together through COIL collaborations

Students at Durham College (DC) are gaining global perspectives and building career-ready skills through Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects that connect classrooms, ideas, and...

A photo of graduates at Durham College's Convocation 2026
Durham College recognizes graduates at Convocation 2026

Durham College (DC) proudly celebrated the achievements of 7,205 graduates during Convocation 2026, held this week at the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa. Across nine...

A group of DC students at Convocation.
Durham College celebrates first graduating classes in four career-ready programs

As Convocation 2026 continues this week, Durham College (DC) is celebrating more than 7,200 graduates who are ready to take the next step in their...

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Celebrating our grads: Convocation by the numbers

Each year, Durham College (DC) celebrates one of the most meaningful milestones in a student’s academic journey: Convocation. It’s a time to recognize the hard...

Six people stand behind a ceremonial oversized cheque dated June 11, 2026, presented through the Regional Chair’s Classic golf tournament.
Regional Chair’s Classic honours Roger Anderson, raises funds for DC students and mental health programs

The 2026 Regional Chair’s Classic in Memory of Roger Anderson united community leaders, generous sponsors, and golf enthusiasts in support of students and mental health...

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Making an impact: Amanda Cappon’s applied research journey

Amanda Cappon never expected applied research to become such an important part of her work — but today, the Durham College (DC) faculty member is...

Dr. Elaine Popp, Minister Todd McCarthy, MPP Lorne Coe and other DC staff and students at a provincial funding announcement.
Ontario government announces four-year investment of $151.5M for Durham College

Today, Durham College (DC) welcomed provincial representatives to its Oshawa campus for a funding announcement that will support expanded access to high-demand programming and address evolving labour market needs across Ontario.  The...

A photo of Durham College's 2026 Canadian Institute for Chemistry (CIC) Award winners.
Durham College students recognized with national chemistry awards

Durham College (DC) is celebrating the achievements of nine students from the Faculty of Science and Engineering who have been recognized by the Canadian Institute...

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Durham College launches military-connected college initiative

In recognition of Canadian Armed Forces Day on June 7, Durham College (DC) is proud to announce it is a military-connected college (MCC), expanding its...

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Recognizing National Indigenous History Month at Durham College

Durham College (DC) recognizes National Indigenous History Month this June by honouring the histories, cultures, languages, knowledge systems, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and...