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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...

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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

Adam Ruppel’s passion, creativity and dedication have transformed the events industry. A 1997 graduate from Durham College’s (DC) Business – Human Resources program, he began...

“The GASC program showed me potential in myself that I didn’t even know existed”: How Peyton DeGuilio found her drive through Durham College’s General Arts & Science program

Graduate spotlight: Peyton DeGuilio When Peyton DeGuilio applied to Durham College’s (DC) General Arts & Science – General Certificate(GASC) program, it wasn’t part of a...

Mourin Moyen is pictured holding a #DCProud sign and a and I love DC sign.
Addictions and Mental Health graduate embraces global competency challenges at Durham College, preparing her to work with diverse communities

Graduate spotlight: Mourin Moyen Mourin Moyen seized every opportunity for personal growth while she studied at DC, exploring student leadership, global learning and cultural experiences....

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Biomedical Engineering Technology grad credits hands-on learning at DC for lasting impact on his career

Graduate spotlight: Priyansh Maheshwari A hands-on approach to learning, including a successful field placement, has helped Durham College (DC) Biomedical Engineering Technology graduate Priyansh Maheshwari...