Student Profiles 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...

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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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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...

A photo of Cassandra Watt holding a copy of her new novel.
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...

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...

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Megan and Ashley Bent make DC a family affair

Megan Bent’s fifth and final year as a Durham College (DC) student may be her best one yet. She’s once again serving as Executive Chairwoman...

Finding confidence, creativity, and community at DC

With a new school year underway, we spoke to Durham College (DC) alumni about their experience, what they wish they’d known on the first day...

Max faces the camera and smiles.
Making the most of it: Advice from a two-time DC graduate

With a new school year underway, we spoke to Durham College (DC) alumni about their experience, what they wish they’d known on the first day...

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...