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DC Alumni reconnect while cheering on the Oshawa Generals

It’s always a good time when Durham College (DC) alumni get together – especially when the home team gets the win. With the Oshawa Generals...

Last year's Alumni of Distinction Shelby Nelson receives his award.
Durham College to honour exceptional graduates with 2025 Alumni of Distinction Award

Durham College (DC) has been providing dynamic, hands-on learning for over 50 years, and our graduates can be found all around the world, contributing to...

Durham College’s resource event highlights mental health awareness on Bell Let’s Talk Day

To promote mental health awareness and empower students to prioritize their well-being, Durham College (DC) hosted a resource event, as part of Wellness Week. The...

A montage of children cheering their LEGO creations in competition.
Kids from across Ontario explore science and technology at FIRST LEGO League provincial championships hosted at DC

There was a wave of excitement at Durham College’s (DC) Oshawa campus as kids from across Ontario competed in the 2025 FIRST LEGO League Challenge...

Durham MPP Todd McCarthy, DC President Dr. Elaine Popp, Minister Nolan Quinn, MPP Lorne Coe, MPP Patrice Barnes and Bonnie St. George, DC Vice President, People, Equity and External Relations pose for a photo.
Minister of Colleges and Universities Nolan Quinn, MPPs, gets a hands-on look at Durham College’s in-demand culinary and hospitality programs

Ontario Minister of Colleges and Universities Nolan Quinn gained first-hand insights into how important Durham College’s (DC) innovative culinary and hospitality programs are to the...

A visitor to Program Information Night speaks with a smiling representative from Durham College as two other people look on.
Five reasons not to miss Program Information Nights at Durham College

If you’re ready to take the next step in your educational journey and upgrade your skills, you don’t want to miss Program Information Nights at...

Online game development for Barrett Centre uses student skills and provides real-world experience

What if you could help children learn that the food doesn’t just appear on their dinner plates but grows on farms? What if you could...

Photos of students enjoying Orientation activities.
Warm winter welcome for new DC students

The weather may be cold, but the welcome is warm for new students at Durham College (DC). This winter semester, over 2,000 students are embarking...

A collage of photos from Durham College in 2024.
2024 – A Year in Review at Durham College

Durham College (DC) enjoyed an eventful year in 2024. We welcomed a new President and largest incoming cohort, we celebrated our largest graduating class ever,...

A group of graduates holding their certificates stand together for a group photo.
Durham College partners to support all-Indigenous Introduction to Millwrighting program

Durham College (DC) is helping break down barriers to entry into the skilled trades by partnering with industry on an innovative program aimed at helping...