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Durham College grad returns to school to deepen her skills and widen her career pathway

Sarah Smale was already a Durham College (DC) alumna, graduating from the Paralegal program in 2008, when she decided to return to school at age...

Single mom finds multiple career pathways through Durham College

Tori Dimytruk is in career exploration mode. Last year she completed her Firefighter – Pre-Service Education and Training certificate in aid of her long-term goal...

DC Construction Management degree responds to industry demand for next generation of workers

Sina Safinia is a faculty member in Durham College’s (DC) Honours Bachelor of Construction Management (HBCM) degree, and with lots of experience both in the...

Vikki Pike smiles in front of a Durham College sign.
Overcoming illiteracy to excel at Durham College

Vikki Pike has made a habit of overcoming the odds. The first-year Durham College (DC) student has experienced learning difficulties from a young age. At...

From inspiration to information: Durham College’s Top Blogs of 2024

A mix of student and alumni success stories and helpful tips that will help you on your college journey, our 2024 blogs painted a picture...

A family affair: A mother leads the way for an education legacy

When Brenda Lynch enrolled in Durham College’s (DC) Business Administration-Accounting program in 1986, she had no idea that all three of her children would later...

A group of students wearing Durham College green T-shirts sit on a staircase and smile at the camera.
DC’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team empowers campus community

Everyone at Durham College (DC) should feel safe to show up on campus as their authentic selves in a way that does not impede the...

Animal Care grad begins new career pathway at Durham College

Durham College (DC) Animal Care graduate Rebeca Martiniello’s decision to return to school after the pandemic has landed her just where she wanted to be:...

Indigenous student Jakob Olive and his beadwork
Indigenous student embraces and shares his culture at Durham College

To reach Durham College (DC), Jakob Henry Olive travels 10 hours south from his home in Michipicoten First Nation near Wawa, Ontario. While Oshawa may...

A young man wearing sunglasses points as he celebrates his convocation.
Staying connected to DC after graduation

Our Durham College (DC) community is committed to supporting the success of learners at all stages of their education journey from prospective to student to...