Programs & Academics DC Blog Archives

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Powering up Ontario’s workforce with the Electric Drive Vehicle Technician program

The field of clean transport is the fastest growing industry in Canada’s clean energy sector, with hybrid vehicle sales in 2025 up 60% over the...

Turning curiosity into career-ready skills in biotechnology

Biotechnology plays a role in many parts of everyday life. From bread, beer, and yogurt to biodiesel, pharmaceuticals, and medical diagnostics, the field brings science...

Pre-Health science students participating in the Fall 2025 Science Fair.
Pre-Health science students showcase research at Fall 2025 Science Fair

First-semester Pre-Health Sciences Pathway students had the opportunity to bring their research to life at the recent Fall 2025 Science Fair. The event highlighted the...

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Paralegal Honours Bachelor Degree: Building advocates for court and community

For Jalen Brown, a third-year student in Durham College’s (DC) Paralegal Honours Bachelor Degree program, classroom learning is already translating into real-world impact. Under the...

Launch your education with a fundamentals program at DC

If you're eager to start your post-secondary journey but unsure which program is best for you, we’ve got you covered! At Durham College (DC), we...

From Diploma to Degree: How Thomas Loveys Found His Fit in Fitness and Kinesiology

For Thomas Loveys, the Fitness and Health Promotion (FIT) program at Durham College (DC) was more than a stepping stone — it was a transformative...

Aciff Williams on the DC campus.
Launching one student’s journey to the cosmos

Graduate Spotlight: Aciff Williams For one aspiring astrophysicist, attending Durham College (DC) was the launchpad for a lifelong dream. The General Arts and Science –...

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Leading with purpose at Durham College and beyond

Graduate Spotlight: Liam Croft Liam Croft has made an indelible impact on Durham College (DC). The Mechanical Engineering Technology graduate strengthened student engagement as President...

J. Sarah Armstrong leans on the DC sign and smiles.
Paralegal graduate finds her calling, community at DC

Graduate Spotlight: J. Sarah Armstrong J. Sarah Armstrong is dedicated to lifelong learning and community empowerment. Before arriving at Durham College (DC), her many post-secondary...

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Pursuing a culinary calling at Durham College

Graduate Spotlight: Ashley Sedgwick With a passion for sustainability and a drive to learn, Ashley Sedgwick dove into a fast-paced 16-month journey through the Culinary...