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DC Recognizes Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Durham College (DC) recognizes the 10th anniversary of Orange Shirt Day and the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation through remembrance, reflection and action...

Students sit and watch reporter Priscilla Wolf on the screen in the Global Classroom.
Students welcome prominent Indigenous journalist to Rotary Global Classroom

With the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaching on September 30, Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) reporter Priscilla Wolf joined Durham College (DC) students...

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Durham College expands capacity to support clients with commercialization efforts

Durham College (DC) is helping small businesses and startups take the next steps to bring their products and services to market, as a result of...

Durham College and OACETT launch free student membership pilot

Durham College is partnering with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) to undertake a six-year pilot program to determine the value...

The interior of the Indoor Farm at the Barrett Centre in Ajax showing young green plants growing on shelves.
Farm fresh and accessible year-round: Durham College’s innovative indoor farm supports local food security

The Barrett Centre Indoor Farm has practical applications in urban and northern settings where it’s tough to grow fresh food. Even on the coldest day...

Three DC students show off examples of their RBC-funded projects.
Students participate in RBC grant program in support of urban agriculture

Eight Durham College (DC) students launched innovative urban agriculture projects this year, thanks to $5,000 in funding each from the RBC Urban Agriculture Work Integrated...

Durham College students cheer on the DC Lords during Campus Cup sports event
DC welcomes more than 3,900 new first-year students during 2023 Fall Orientation

Durham College (DC) welcomed more than 3,900 students to Fall Orientation this month to mark the beginning of a new year and educational journey. Students...

Guests enjoy family-style dinner at harvest table spanning the length of the Weston Centre fields.
Durham College serves up unique student learning opportunities at Harvest Dinner

Community members will once again enjoy an evening under the stars as Durham College (DC) hosts the seventh Harvest Dinner at the W. Galen Weston...

A firefighting student completes a training exercise.
Pay Day Lottery funds new equipment for Durham College

Durham College (DC) has purchased new, state-of-the-art equipment to provide even more opportunities for innovative and hands-on learning thanks to the proceeds from the employee...

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Durham College's Progressive Approach to Generative AI Tools

Durham College is leading the way by embracing artificial intelligence. Dr. Elaine Popp, executive vice president, academic, shares her thoughts on how AI is shaping...