DC Blog Archives

Reagan wears a black graduation gown and a green-and-white stole and stands outdoors holding two bouquets of flowers. Red and pink autumn leaves cover the ground and fill the background.

Building a career in the construction industry

Graduate Spotlight: Reagan Francis-Newman Reagan Francis-Newman is about to become a two-time Durham College (DC) graduate. After completing the Civil Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma in...

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Hands-on learning makes all the difference for Communicative Disorders Assistant graduate

Graduate Spotlight: Adrianna Frucci Adrianna Frucci is passionate about helping people communicate. With her sights set on a career as a speech language pathologist, she...

Diana sits at a table using a sticker-covered laptop in a community workspace. They are wearing a sleeveless black top and have colorful hair clips, with a red jacket draped over the chair beside them.

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...

A person wearing a hard hat and reflective safety vest adjusts industrial piping and gauges in a mechanical training lab.

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...

A smiling culinary student in a chef’s uniform, apron, and glasses stands with arms crossed in front of a leafy green wall.

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...

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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DC student seizes opportunity for work-integrated learning

When Maxwell Dinsmore applied for the Computer Programming and Analysis program at Durham College (DC), the opportunity to incorporate work-integrated learning into his education was...

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DC student Cassandra Watt to host author reading for debut novel

Durham College (DC) journalism student Cassandra Watt is inviting the campus community into a story about grief, resilience and healing as she shares her debut...