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Students celebrate on day 3 of convocation, with confetti in the air
Durham College recognizes student achievement at 2018 Spring Convocation

On June 11, 12 and 13, more than 4,000 Durham College (DC) students received their credentials during this year’s Spring Convocation, with friends, family and...

Kent Farndale
Durham College awards seventh honorary credential to Kent Farndale

Durham College (DC) is pleased to share it awarded its seventh honorary credential to Kent Farndale during the Spring Convocation 2018 ceremony on Monday, June...

DC students pose for photo in front of Enactus photo wall.
Enactus DC team shines at 2018 Enactus Canada National Exposition

Durham College (DC) is proud to announce that Ryan Cullen, an alumnus of the college’s Horticulture – Food and Farming program and now its field...

second-year student Keeshan Sharma from the Automotive Technician – Service and Management (Motive Power Technician) program with his silver medal
DC student wins silver at 2018 Skills Canada National Competition

Oshawa, Ont. – Durham College (DC) is proud to announce that second-year student Keeshan Sharma from the Automotive Technician – Service and Management (Motive Power Technician) program, has...

Students walking towards Gordon Willey building at Durham College's Oshawa Campus.
Ontario’s next government needs to address colleges’ $100-million shortfall

Ontario’s colleges face a province-wide funding shortfall of more than $100 million a year that the province’s next government needs to address. “College education gives...

Cypher empowerment workshop speaker addressing an audience
The Cypher: Black Male Empowerment Conference encourages students to unleash their potential

On May 24, Durham College (DC) hosted The Cypher: Black Male Empowerment Conference for the second year in a row. More than 300 students from...

Girls in grade 7 and 8 learning about opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) in Durham College classroom.
DC Raises Cyber-Security Awareness at Cyber Day for Girls

On May 22, Durham College (DC) hosted the IBM Cyber Day for Girls, to create cyber-security awareness for girls in grades 7 and 8, while...

Woman and Man Holding holding smart commute gold plaque presented to Durham College
DC Earns Gold-Level Smart Commute Designation

Durham College (DC) is proud to receive the Smart Commute Gold Workplace designation in recognition of the college’s continuous commitment to promoting and supporting sustainable...

Participants at the annual Science Rendezvous event
DC helps take science out of the lab and into the community with Science Rendezvous

On May 12, Durham College (DC) put the spotlight on science for curious minds of all ages at the annual Science Rendezvous event. While co-hosting...

DC celebrates new TeachingCity Hub in Oshawa’s downtown core
DC celebrates new TeachingCity Hub in Oshawa’s downtown core

Durham College (DC) along with The City of Oshawa and education and research partners – Canadian Urban Institute, Trent University Durham Greater Toronto Area, University...