Durham College Celebrates Historic Graduation Milestone at 2025 Spring Convocation

Durham College (DC) proudly celebrated the largest graduating class in its history during 2025 Spring Convocation, held this week at the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa. Over the course of eight ceremonies, a record-breaking 4,858 graduates received their credential.

“Graduation is a personal victory for every student, and a powerful reflection of Durham College’s purpose in action: to transform lives, build careers, and enrich communities,” said Dr. Elaine Popp, President. “Our DC graduates are well-prepared to thrive, armed with the skills and knowledge to meet the demands of today’s dynamic job market.”

The Class of 2025 included the inaugural graduates from several groundbreaking programs: Clinical Bioinformatics, Recreation Therapy, and the Honours Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence. Their achievements reflect the college’s continued commitment to innovation and the evolving needs of today’s job market.

In addition to celebrating the accomplishments of our newest alumni, we honoured five exceptional individuals as Alumni of Distinction, highlighted for their outstanding contributions and leadership within their fields and communities.

The ceremonies also featured the presentation of the first-ever Durham College Alumni Association Outstanding Indigenous Graduate Award, which recognizes a graduating Indigenous student for their consistent and extraordinary leadership within the Indigenous community. The first recipient was Brooke Wheeler, a graduate in Graphic Design.

The 2025 Spring Convocation was a proud and memorable celebration of academic achievement, community impact, and the bright futures of DC graduates.