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A collage from an Orange Shirt Day gathering shows Indigenous community members in traditional regalia posing outdoors, performing songs and dances, and playing hand drums, with an event crowd and campus buildings in the background.
Durham College recognizes Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with second annual Mini Powwow

On Wednesday, September 30, the Durham College (DC) community gathered to recognize Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The second...

A willow tree on campus.
Indigenization at Durham College

We are committed to fostering reconciliation, inclusivity, and lifelong learning for everyone. Explore our Indigenization at Durham College Content

Guests attending Durham College's 2026 Harvest Dinner.
Students grow, cook and host DC’s Harvest Dinner under the stars

As the seasons change and fall arrives, Durham College (DC) celebrates the harvest with a tradition that brings together food, learning, sustainability, and community. On...

A photo of Carey Yeoman, Strategic Initiatives Manager, The Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture, Durham College (left), Cathy Barrick, CEO Alzheimer's Society of Ontario (center) and Marina Dimitriadis, Executive Director of Trees for Life Canada (right).
Durham College partners on Memory Forest project at Whitby Campus

Durham College (DC), Trees for Life, and the Alzheimer Society of Ontario are working together on a Memory Forest project at DC’s Whitby campus, with...

Four-panel collage shows industrial workers collaborating, a diverse team group photo, colleagues brainstorming, and firefighters practicing rescue drills in VR.
New name, stronger connection: DC introduces RITS

Durham College (DC) has brought together its applied research, institutional research, co-op, and corporate training teams under a new name – Research, Innovation and Training...

A student and teacher stand in front of industrial equipment in a bright mechanical room filled with pipes, gauges, tanks, and control panels.
Durham College joins Canadian Nuclear Association to support Canada’s energy workforce

Durham College (DC) has joined the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) as an affiliate member, strengthening its role in preparing the skilled professionals needed to support...

Five people wearing matching green “DC CREW” T-shirts pose together and smile in a bright indoor hallway. They stand with their arms around one another, creating a friendly group photo.
Kicking off the 2026-27 Academic Year at Durham College

This week, Durham College (DC) officially welcomed the 2026-27 academic year. Classes began on Tuesday, September 8 at both our Oshawa and Whitby campuses, with...

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Start the school year strong!

Are you a new student? Our Getting Started at DC content collection has everything you need to make your transition smooth and successful.

An artist's rendition of the new Campus High-Performance Complext (CHPC).
New Campus High-Performance Complex coming to the Oshawa campus

Durham College (DC) and Ontario Tech University (OTU) are creating a new destination for students to play, train, study, and connect.  Anticipated to open in...

Bistro ’67 wins two Whitby Reader’s Choice awards

Bistro ’67 has been recognized as one of Whitby’s most popular dining establishments. This summer, Durham College’s (DC) teaching-inspired restaurant won two Reader’s Choice Awards...