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functional accessories
Taylor Murray’s FUNctional Accessories - A FastStart DC success story

What if guitars had clothes? The thought came to Taylor Murray at a young age when as her step-mom was teaching her to sew, she...

Barefoot Veggies
Jennifer Whyte’s Barefoot Veggies - A FastStart DC success story

Jennifer Whyte’s interest in sustainable energy and living methods led her to the Renewable Energy program at Durham College (DC). But when she was faced...

Durham College receives $13 million in federal funding for Centre for Collaborative Education
DC receives $13 million in federal funding for new CFCE

Durham College (DC) announced today that it has received $13 million in funding from the federal government through the Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)...

Gord Downie Tribute
DC student’s Gord Downie tribute helps raise funds for brain tumour research

When Durham College (DC) student Branson Schell returns to campus this September for his second year in the Animation – Digital program, he’ll have quite...

DC grads with team and John McAfee
DC grads partner with McAfee Global Technologies to revolutionize digital security

Durham College (DC) Computer Systems Technology program graduates Joshua Kowalchuk and Robert Rogers know the world of technology is changing and evolving every day. After...

The Start of Something Amazing
Durham College launches 50th anniversary survey and website

Durham College (DC) has launched an official 50th anniversary website, kicking off the countdown to the college’s milestone birthday in 2017. With news, updates and...

Jeremy Coulis - Agile Fat Guy Spirits
DC Entrepreneurship and Small Business grad launches Agile Fat Guy Spirits

As a mechanic, Jeremy Coulis liked his nine-to-five lifestyle, but once his kids were older he decided he wanted to open his own business. After...

CFF 3 star rating
Durham College Centre for Food named 3 Star Certified Green Restaurant®

Durham College (DC) announced today that its Centre for Food (CFF), located at the Whitby campus, has been named a 3 Star Certified Green Restaurant®....

DC grad Sarah Mark on the Top 40
DC grad Sarah Mark hits the Top 40 with song 'Tun Up'

Less than a month after her Durham College (DC) convocation ceremony, Music Business Administration graduate Sarah Mark is certainly making her mark on the Canadian...

DC Horticulture students compete at Skills Canada Competition
DC students successfully represent Ontario at Skills Canada National Competition

Durham College (DC) is proud to announce the success of two second-year Horticulture Technician program students at this year’s Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC). The...