Advancement News Archive

The Joyce Family Foundation establishes new bursary for preparatory programs at DC

Thanks to The Joyce Family Foundation’s generous $1.5 million donation, Durham College (DC) students who have faced adversity will be empowered to transform their lives...

D.G. Biddle visits Whitby campus to celebrate support for DC’s Civil Engineering Technician and Technology programs

Durham College (DC) welcomed local civil engineering and planning services consultancy, D.G. Biddle & Associates Limited, to the Whitby campus in March to celebrate their...

Left image: Drew Samuels sits on a bench with fellow Board member, wearing a DC sweater. Right image: Drew Samuels speaks to an audience from a podium.
Becoming an Alumni Leader

Many alumni look for opportunities to give back to Durham College (DC), helping to support future generations of students through co-op opportunities, mentorship, and philanthropy....

DC names Communicative Disorders Lab in recognition of Harmonize for Speech Fund

Students in Durham College’s (DC) Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) graduate certificate program will benefit from a $50,000 donation, contributed over the next five years, made...

A collage of two images: 1. A student running in full firefighter gear, with a DC branded firetruck in the background, using a radio. 2. Three firefighting students using a firehose.
Donors equip firefighting students with lifesaving experience

At the heart of every rescue and emergency are the brave firefighters who step up to save lives. While communities rely on first responders to...

A collage of photos featuring people at the 2024 President's Breakfast including speakers at a podium.
Durham College celebrates donors investing in student success

Durham College’s (DC) community partners and donors make a tremendous difference in students’ lives by helping DC to continue to develop modern learning spaces, offer...

A paper bag is pictured on a counter with the words "Food Insecurity Bursary" written on the bag.
Durham College’s Food Insecurity Bursary helps 1,150 students

Thanks to generous support from Durham College (DC) employees, alumni and students, DC’s Food Insecurity Bursary helped more than a thousand students who needed extra...

Linda Flynn, Associate Vice-President, Development and Alumni Affairs, Edmond Vanhaverbeke and Don Lovisa, Durham College President are pictured at the Vanhaverbeke Family EV Training Centre.
Durham College’s cutting-edge EV lab named in honour of Edmond and Sylvia Vanhaverbeke

$750,000 donation supports electric vehicle education and innovation Durham College’s (DC) new, state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) lab has been named the Vanhaverbeke Family EV Training...

Durham College raising funds to support students experiencing food insecurity

With the rising cost of food across Ontario, supporting students experiencing food insecurity is more important than ever. Durham College (DC) is currently raising funds...

Fara Shea and Noah DeCicco are among 10 Durham College students to receive Schulich Builders scholarships in 2023. They are pictured at DC's Whitby campus.
‘People believe in me and want to support my journey’: 10 Durham College students receive a total of $300,000 through Schulich Builders Scholarships for Skilled Trades

Ten Durham College (DC) students who are passionate about careers in the trades have received a massive boost of support through the inaugural Schulich Builders...