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Honouring her son through education: Danita Algar’s inspirational journey to DC

Graduate Spotlight – Danita Algar Having been a stay-at-home mother for many years, returning to the classroom was the last place Danita Algar pictured herself,...

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Yash Sawant is part of the AI revolution

Graduate Spotlight – Yash Sawant Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world every day, and students like Yash Sawant are embracing it and the multitude...

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The road to employment: How one graduate credits his success to the powerful impact of his professors

Graduate Spotlight – REJOY JAMES When Class of 2023 graduate Rejoy James reflects on his time at Durham College (DC), he’ll always remember his professors...

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Policing a dream career for Shavine Johnson

Graduate Spotlight – Shavine Johnson Shavine Johnson has always wanted to serve her community. From a young age, she believed that a career in policing...

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Returning to school to pursue her passion: How Zoe Straw is turning her love for video games into a career in Virtual Reality development

Graduate Spotlight – Zoe Straw For Zoe Straw, video games have always been a part of who she is. From a young age, Zoe was...

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You belong here: Accessibility supports that make DC safe, inclusive and accessible to everyone.

Diversity, inclusion, integrity and respect are foundational values that drive Durham College (DC) forward. The accessibility of each DC campus is critical, and we are...

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Balance school and life with an online Business program

Returning to school to earn additional credits or even change careers can have rewarding outcomes, according to experts. But taking that leap may feel overwhelming,...

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Everything you need to know about living in residence at Durham College

Living in residence is a great way to meet like-minded people, build your campus community and experience all that Durham College (DC) has to offer....

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It’s never too late to start a new career – Pivoting to PR and Communications at DC

Student spotlight – CLAUDIA NOSSEIR After a long break from work to raise her family, Claudia Nosseir found herself at a fork in the road....

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“Backbones of recovery” – How one international student is turning his experience into a rewarding nursing career

Student Spotlight: Darshan Patel Darshan Patel has always been inspired by the medical field, but it wasn’t until he experienced a family member’s illness that...