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Funding allows Social Impact Hub to study and improve mental health care for Black communities

Researchers at Durham College’s (DC) Social Impact Hub are launching a project to study and improve mental health care for Black communities thanks to a...

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Bistro ’67 nominated for Business Excellence Award from Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce

Durham College’s (DC) on-campus restaurant, Bistro ’67, has been nominated for a Business Excellence Award from the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce in the category...

Durham College takes proactive measures to support mental health on campus, launches new resources for employees to assist students

In response to the growing need for mental health supports on campus, Durham College (DC) is prioritizing resources and supports to ensure that students’ needs...

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Outstanding Durham College alumni nominated for 2024 Premier’s Awards

Durham College is proud to celebrate five exceptional alumni nominated for the 2024 Premier’s Award. The awards have been presented by Colleges Ontario since 1992...

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School’s in session: Durham College ready to welcome back more than 13,000 students this fall

From refreshed physical spaces to wrap-around student services designed to help students succeed, Durham College (DC) is welcoming more than 13,000 post-secondary and apprenticeship students...

Durham College kicks off Strategic Plan consultation sessions

A series of consultation opportunities for Durham College’s (DC) Strategic Planning Process are scheduled and set to launch in the coming weeks. DC’s Board of...

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It starts with us: Thousands of students launch their post-secondary journey with Durham College’s Academic Welcome Week

A brand-new class of students at Durham College (DC) are buzzing with excitement as they kick off their post-secondary journey this September. This year, DC...

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Sitting volleyball a new, accessible sporting option for DC students

This year, Durham College (DC) students will have the opportunity to play an exciting and accessible sport. In addition to hosting the 2025 Canadian College...

“We actively identify workforce trends and stay ahead of them”: How Durham College develops new programs to meet industry need

DC launches four new programs in fall 2024 This September, Durham College (DC) will welcome the first intakes of students in four new programs, designed...

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MRC Studio, AI Hub make a splash at virtual reality conference

Durham College (DC) students and employees showed off their applied research work at the VRTO Spatial Media World Conference & Expo in July, displaying their...