DC Blog Archives

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...

Aaron Dale and Jeremy Burns in their Toronto Police uniforms wearing poppies for Remembrance Day.
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...

A combined pic of two DC graduates, photographed in their homes.
Mark Dixon and Savant Ross found their career path in the Broadcasting – Radio and Contemporary Media program at Durham College

Graduate Spotlight: Mark Dixon and Savant Ross The Broadcasting – Radio and Contemporary Media program at Durham College (DC) was a perfect fit for Mark...

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

Alumni Guest Speaker Profile: Adam Ruppel   Adam Ruppel’s passion, creativity and dedication have transformed the events industry. A 1997 graduate from Durham College’s (DC)...