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National Indigenous History Month
DC Recognizes National Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize and reflect on the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations,...

A student and faculty member practice lifesaving techniques.
Nursing program faculty teach lifesaving skills to DC community

Have you noticed the automated external defibrillators (AED) placed throughout the campus? Would you know how to use one of them to save a life?...

DC students and faculty face the camera and smile.
Project Management students excel at competition

Durham College (DC) continues to graduate some of the best Project Management students in the province. That was proven once again at the Ontario Project...

De-Mario Knowles and Boi-1da speak at The Cypher Conference.
The Cypher: Black Male Empowerment Conference inspires hundreds of young students

Scores of young Black male students experienced a life-changing day at Durham College (DC) on May 25. 400 students in Grades 7 to 10 from...

First responder participants and trainers pose with electric vehicle during GM training event.
First responders participate in first-and-only, GM-led EV training in Canada, hosted at Durham College

Event held in brand-new EV lab at DC’s Whitby campus Durham College (DC) welcomed more than 540 participants to its new, leading-edge EV lab for...

Ken Babcock, Emily Cooper and Stan Bombino show off their OCAA awards.
Durham College trio honoured by the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association

Durham College (DC) and its tradition of athletic excellence was recognized by the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) earlier this month. On May 1, two...

Melissa Friesen posing with her first place trophy from the 2023 Ubisoft Toronto NEXT competition
Durham College student takes home gold in 3D Design at Ubisoft Toronto NEXT competition

Durham College (DC) Game-Art student, Melissa Friesen, beat out competitors from colleges and universities across Ontario to take home first place in the 3D Design...

After over 15 years of Leading the Way, Durham College President Don Lovisa Announces Plan to Step Down by March 2024

For over 15 years, President Don Lovisa has been at the helm of Durham College. Today he announced to employees at a Town Hall meeting,...

DC Recognizes International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Today, Durham College (DC) acknowledges the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, which draws attention to the ongoing violence and discrimination that is still...

Ken Babcock speaks on a microphone.
Durham College softball field named Babcock Field

Durham College (DC) has announced a name for its state-of-the-art softball field, which reopened in September 2022 after renovations. The home of the Durham Lords...