Programs & Academics DC Blog Archives

A young man in a green polo shirt stands in a workshop in front of organized tool storage cages and shelving, smiling at the camera.
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...

A smiling student sits at a boardroom table in front of a wood-paneled wall featuring the Durham College logo and the words “Success Matters.” She is wearing glasses, hoop earrings, and a dark Durham College quarter-zip sweatshirt, with her hands folded on the table.
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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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...

Photo of student Jalen Brown participating in the Braiding Diversity event.
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...