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Greenhouse inside finished
DC Student's small farm has big ambitions

In 2015, Durham College (DC) Horticulture – Food and Farming first-year student Alisha Kingsley found a job on Kijiji. Hoping to earn some experience in...

DC student art exhibition
DC students showcase their talent at foundations and fine art exhibition

Students enrolled in Durham College’s (DC) art programs prepared a glowing display for the ninth annual DC student work exhibit at the Whitby Station Gallery....

Students watching the pride flag being raised at the Oshawa campus for the first time.
DC recognizes International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia

On May 17, Durham College (DC) formally recognized International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia (IDAHOT) by raising the pride flag at the Oshawa and Whitby...

June MacDonald Jenkins
Collaborative Nursing faculty member helps develop nurse licensing exam

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) recently selected June MacDonald-Jenkins, a Nursing program faculty member, to help develop its standardized licensing exams...

School newspaper The Chronicle receives award.
The Chronicle makes headline news at DC

Durham College’s (DC) student newspaper, The Chronicle, was awarded second place in the General Excellence category for college and university newspapers at the annual Better...

Durham College's Oshawa campus
Durham College at the heart of Oshawa’s success

And the best place in Canada to find a job is…Oshawa! That’s the latest news from the Bank of Montreal, which ranked Canada’s major cities...

Panel at the idea summit
Top employers come together to host Idea Summit

Eight of Durham Region’s largest employers came together with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) on Tuesday, May 10 for the region’s first-ever Idea Summit....

Photo of student(s) using acetylene torch to cut metal, Whitby campus.
OPG, Durham College and UOIT partnership investment

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) will continue its support of post-secondary students in Durham Region by renewing a decade-long partnership with Durham College (DC) and the...

Arlene de la Rocha presented with the HUB Fellowship
Collaborative Nursing program’s Arlene de la Rocha receives prestigious 2016 HUB Fellowship

For nine years, Arlene de la Rocha has played an instrumental role in developing the Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Honours program curriculum...

Science Rendezvous held at DC on May 7, 2016.
Kids enjoy a free day of discovery at Science Rendezvous 2016

Close to 700 aspiring young scientists and community members discovered how fun science can be during Science Rendezvous 2016, hosted May 7 at Durham College...