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Changing career paths as a busy mom: Brittany Hosey’s journey from personal support worker to marketing professional

Brittany Hosey has always had a knack for connecting with people and helping them feel good. From her first job in corporate sales after she...

Michael Cameron stands in the Esports Gaming Arena, facing the camera with his arms crossed.
Teaching, gaming and streaming keep DC professor busy

Faculty spotlight – Michael Cameron At Durham College, students learn from accomplished professors who bring their extensive, real-world experience to the classroom. In this series,...

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“The number of roles are just endless”: How DC is preparing students for in-demand jobs in the food and beverage industry

The food and beverage industry is on a hiring spree and Durham College (DC) students are gaining the hands-on skills and experience employers are looking...

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Answers to your top questions about hands-on learning at DC

At Durham College (DC), we know the best way for you to learn what it takes to succeed in your chosen field is to experience...

In a white lab coat, Melanie Williams stands in front of scientific equipment and smiles.
Science is a passion for Chemical Engineering student

Student spotlight – Melanie Williams Melanie Williams had extensive experience in science before she ever set foot on a Durham College (DC) campus. The third-year...

Christine Hand wears a white lab coat and works with scientific equipment.
Professor leading the way for women in science

Faculty spotlight – Christine Hand At Durham College, students learn from accomplished professors who bring their extensive, real-world experience to the classroom. In this series,...

Enjoy Valentine’s Day at Durham College

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and there are plenty of things to do around Durham College (DC) to make it special. If you...

Coulter Babcock faces the camera and smiles in front of a Durham Lords mural.
Sport Management student following in his uncle’s DC footsteps

Student Spotlight: Coulter Babcock Coulter Babcock isn’t the first member of his family to study Sport Management at Durham College (DC). That distinction belongs to...

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DC to a degree: Explore your options at the Pathways Fair

From stepping next door to Ontario Tech University to experiencing an adventure overseas, there are a world of possibilities for students looking to apply their...

Seven people, including Kinen Ocitti, professor Teresa Avvampato, therapist Kelly Patterson and four DC students sit at a wooden table and smile.
Student entrepreneur focused on mental health

At Durham College (DC), Kinen Ocitti has everything he needs to turn his passion for mental health into a thriving business. A student in the...