Starting a new chapter: DC’s 2025-26 Annual Report

Durham College’s (DC) Annual Report for 2025-2026 is now available online.

This comprehensive look back at the first year of our Strategic Vision highlights the meaningful progress we’ve made toward our shared purpose of transforming lives, building careers, and enriching communities. It showcases the collective efforts of employees across the college and the positive impact of our efforts on our students, communities, and each other.

In its pages, you’ll learn how we’re strengthening the quality and relevance of our programs, enhancing the student and employee experience, and responding to the changing needs of industry and community.

Highlights from the report include:

• The largest graduating class in DC history, with 4,858 graduates celebrated at Convocation 2025.
• The launch of seven new, forward-thinking programs.
• Our new national designation as a Bee City campus.
• An expanded commitment to Parasport through initiatives like sitting volleyball and more adaptive sport programming.
• Receiving the Gold Program Excellence Award for Applied Research and Innovation from Colleges and Institutes Canada.

“As the first year of our Strategic Vision comes to a close, I am proud of the progress we have made and the direction we are setting for the years ahead,” said Dr. Elaine Popp, President. “This annual report reflects a year of meaningful momentum and demonstrates that we are united by our shared commitment to the students and communities we serve, and by our belief that at Durham College, success truly matters.”