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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...

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Professor receives prestigious PR award

Durham College (DC) professor Matisse Hamel-Nelis has been recognized for her tireless commitment to accessibility in communications. PR News has named her one of their...

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Celebrating 50 years of quality journalism

The Journalism – Mass Media program is celebrating 50 years of excellence. The first issue of the Durham College (DC) Chronicle was published in November...

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Durham College welcomes fall semester with kickoff events, new programs and updated campus spaces

More than 12,000 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students are set to attend Durham College (DC) and on-campus events, efforts and initiatives have already kicked off...

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Durham College leads the way with grand opening of PROTO and Electric Vehicle Lab

Durham College (DC) celebrated the grand opening of two new modern and collaborative learning spaces – PROTO and an Electrical Vehicle (EV) Lab – on...

Skills Ontario students participate in welding and automotive workshops at Durham College..
DC welcomes Skills Ontario Summer Camp to give youth a taste of the trades

Durham College (DC) proudly opened its doors once again to host the Skills Ontario Summer Camp, welcoming 18 campers from Grades 7 to 9 to...

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Students represent DC at Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship

Ryanna Law and Blake Dawson made Durham College (DC) proud at the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championship in Orlando, Florida. After first excelling in...

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New initiative promises to boost Food IQ of students

Durham College (DC) is promoting food literacy and fighting food insecurity. The Campus Health and Wellness Centre (CHWC) and the Barrett Centre of Innovation in...

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Work study students enliven L Wing with original artwork

Four Durham College (DC) Fine Arts students have spent the summer transforming the L Wing with their artistic talent. “We have an amazing group of...

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Supply Chain students get a head start on valuable industry credential

Durham College (DC) has partnered with Supply Chain Management Association Ontario (SCMAO) to provide students with a jumpstart to their job search. While they complete...