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Alumna Kirstine Farmer shares her reason for staying connected and supporting DC

Kirstine Farmer is a Public Relations graduate who is recognized as an Alumni Leader for her continued philanthropic support of Durham College (DC) and its...

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Taking risks, embracing creativity and building a future in Canada

Graduate spotlight: Diana Santos When Diana Santos left Nigeria to pursue post-secondary education in Canada, they were already a published artist, having illustrated a number...

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General Arts & Science: a solid foundation for graduate’s future learning

Graduate Spotlight: Patrick Steen Patrick Steen is confident that his experience in General Arts & Science at Durham College (DC) will serve him well as...

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Questions about starting at DC? Come Ask Us Anything!

Whether you are thinking about starting your educational journey at Durham College (DC) or have already applied and have questions, our team is here to...

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Launching into a career in fire prevention

Graduate Spotlight: Danica Burg It’s fair to say that Danica Burg has made the most of her Durham College (DC) experience. She excelled in the...

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Finding the recipe for success at Durham College

Graduate Spotlight: Yanni Paran While Yanni Paran was immersing herself in the Culinary Management program at Durham College (DC), the international student was also adapting...

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Building the foundation of a career in the trades

Graduate Spotlight: Joseph Dooher For Joseph Dooher, a career in the trades is a family matter. His father runs his own handyman business, and Joseph’s...

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Supporting people is a passion for Human Resources graduate

Graduate Spotlight: Arial Maisonneuve Arial Maisonneuve’s educational journey hasn’t followed a straight line. After taking time off after high school, she enrolled in a spa...

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Join us at Program Info Nights May 12 and 13: what you’ll experience step-by-step

Let us help you with your next steps and take a closer look at what your future at Durham College (DC) could be. Program Info...

How three Durham College alumni turned big ideas into real success

At Durham College (DC), entrepreneurship is about more than launching a business — it’s about igniting confidence, developing practical skills, and cultivating a mindset to...