College News Archive

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Centre for Success students celebrate at annual Completion Ceremony

Every student’s path to success looks different. For more than 230 students at Durham College (DC), that path included finding support, building confidence, and discovering...

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Local high school students cook up sustainable solutions at Durham College

This spring, local high school students from the Durham District School Board (DDSB) put their burgeoning culinary skills to the test at Durham College (DC),...

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Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association honours Durham College with Community Service Award

Durham College’s (DC) Athletics and Recreation department has received national recognition for its commitment to inclusive sport. The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) named DC...

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Lacrosse Sixes: The newest sport at Durham College

This fall, student-athletes at Durham College (DC) will hit the lacrosse field for the first time. DC is joining Humber Polytechnic, Mohawk College, and Fleming...

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Durham College advancing learner mobility through two ONCAT-funded projects

Durham College (DC) is reducing barriers to education and advancing learner mobility through two innovative projects funded by the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer...

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Barrett Centre recognized as Community Agent of Change by Pickering College

The Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture at Durham College (DC) has been recognized for its work in creating and supporting innovative solutions...

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New Chair and Vice Chair elected by Durham College Board of Governors

The Durham College Board of Governors (BOG) has elected Peter Pryce as Chair and John Ecker as Vice Chair for the 2026–2027 board year. In...

Largest gift in Durham College’s history supports the future of sustainable urban agriculture

Durham College (DC) has received multimillion-dollar, long-term funding from the Barrett Family Foundation, marking the largest philanthropic gift in the college’s 59-year history. This transformational...

Durham College joins four post-secondary institutions to form Canadian Clean Energy Workforce Consortium

Durham College (DC) has joined forces with four leading Ontario post-secondary institutions to help meet Canada’s growing clean energy and nuclear workforce demands. Together with...

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Durham College, Johnson Controls celebrate three years of driving engineering innovation

Durham College (DC) and Johnson Controls are working together to bring the best in engineering technology education to students across Durham Region. Since 2023, the...