News Archive

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Drag Queen Story Time at Campus Library celebrates diversity and inclusion

To celebrate Pride Month, the Durham College (DC) and Ontario Tech University Campus Library welcomed Oshawa drag queen Violet S Parks for a special event....

Durham College celebrates thousands of career-ready graduates at Spring Convocation

Durham College (DC) celebrated one of its largest graduating classes in its history during Spring Convocation, held this week in eight ceremonies over four days...

Future-Focused: DC Launching Strategic Planning Process

Durham College (DC) is kicking off a strategic planning process to develop its next Strategic Plan, which will launch in spring 2025. For the past...

DC celebrates the Presidential Installation of Dr. Elaine Popp

Durham College (DC) has officially installed Dr. Elaine Popp as the sixth president in the school’s 57-year history. The official Installation was led by the...

Funding boost to Durham College’s AI Hub expands capacity

Durham College (DC) is expanding the capacity of its centre of research excellence in artificial intelligence (AI) – the AI Hub – to provide tangible...

DC President Dr. Elaine Popp and four counterparts hold a cheque and smile.
Regional Chair’s Classic celebrates Roger Anderson’s legacy, raises money for community

Durham College (DC) students in financial need will benefit from the great generosity shown at the 2024 Regional Chair’s Classic in Memory of Roger Anderson....

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Durham Dragons paddling for a good cause

This weekend, 25 members of the Durham College (DC) community will take to the water at the Port Perry Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, June...

Durham College graduates prepared to fill industry needs in Durham Region

Nearly 5,000 students will cross the stage next week at Durham College’s (DC) Spring Convocation and are prepared to enter high-priority fields including healthcare, skilled...

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Durham College Board of Governors welcomes experienced senior leaders as Chair and Vice-Chair

The Durham College (DC) Board of Governors has announced the appointment of two experienced senior leaders as Chair and Vice-Chair. Lisa Allen has been named...

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Durham College recognizes 2024 Alumni of Distinction

Durham College is proud to celebrate our 2024 Alumni of Distinction, two individuals who have launched impressive careers built on a foundation of skill and...