Alumni Success Stories DC Blog Archives

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Durham College alumna helps students find their Pathway to success

Maddie Gulenchyn has a passion for guiding other students on their educational journeys. As a Client Support and Engagement Representative on DC’s Transfer Services team,...

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DC alumni create Military Veterans Wellness Program to support veterans in crisis

Durham College (DC) alumni and Toronto police officers Jeremy Burns and Aaron Dale have created a pioneering initiative designed to support Canadian military veterans in...

PR alumna returns to communicate three pieces of advice with grads at Fall Convocation

ALUMNI GUEST SPEAKER PROFILE: RACHAEL WRAITH Durham College (DC) alumna Rachael Wraith brings her public relations education together with 17 years of strategic communications, public...

Driven DC alumnus and entrepreneur returns to share advice at Fall Convocation

Adam Ruppel’s passion, creativity and dedication have transformed the events industry. A 1997 graduate from Durham College’s (DC) Business – Human Resources program, he began...

Laurenne Mercier boards a plane and smiles.
DC alumna plays a key role for storied NHL franchise

Alumna spotlight: Laurenne Mercier For Laurenne Mercier, completing the Sport Business Management graduate certificate program at Durham College (DC) was an invaluable stepping stone to...

Brewing a relationship: DC alumni continues to give back

Jeff Dornan has always prided himself on his work ethic. While completing the Durham College (DC) Business – General program, in tandem with Ontario Tech...

Leading the way in engineering: How Grant Forgie set himself up for success with a DC education

Before finding his place at Durham College (DC), Grant Forgie was unsure which engineering discipline to study. He was driven by his passion for science,...

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Alumna leading the way in her marketing career

Alumna spotlight: Brittany Garlin Getting a coveted spot on the Forbes Communications Council is just the latest accomplishment in Durham College (DC) grad Brittany Garlin’s...

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How these three Durham College alumnae are leading the way this International Women’s Day

International Women's Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Taking place on Tuesday, March 8, it marks...

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Q&A with 2021 MusiCounts Accelerate Scholarship recipient and MBM grad, Andrea Buchkovich

Andrea Buchkovich is a Durham College (DC) Music Business Management (MBM) alumna and repertoire analyst at Re:Sound, a music licensing company in Toronto, Ont. She’s...