Starting a new chapter: DC’s 2025-26 Annual Report

Durham College’s (DC) Annual Report for 2025-2026 is now available online.

This comprehensive look back at the first year of our Strategic Vision highlights the meaningful progress we’ve made toward our shared purpose of transforming lives, building careers, and enriching communities. It showcases the collective efforts of employees across the college and the positive impact of our efforts on our students, communities, and each other.

In its pages, you’ll learn how we’re strengthening the quality and relevance of our programs, enhancing the student and employee experience, and responding to the changing needs of industry and community.

Highlights from the report include:

  • The largest graduating class in DC history, with 4,858 graduates celebrated at Convocation 2025.
  • The launch of seven new, forward-thinking programs.
  • Our new national designation as a Bee City campus.
  • An expanded commitment to Parasport through initiatives like sitting volleyball and more adaptive sport programming.
  • Receiving the Gold Program Excellence Award for Applied Research and Innovation from Colleges and Institutes Canada.

“As the first year of our Strategic Vision comes to a close, I am proud of the progress we have made and the direction we are setting for the years ahead,” said Dr. Elaine Popp, President. “This annual report reflects a year of meaningful momentum and demonstrates that we are united by our shared commitment to the students and communities we serve, and by our belief that at Durham College, success truly matters.”


A transformational year: DC’s 2024-25 Annual Report

Durham College’s (DC) 2024-25 Annual Report is now available online.

From two of the largest graduating classes in our history to strengthening mental health supports for our students, this year’s report highlights a wide range of impactful initiatives, innovative programs, and memorable events.

It also chronicles our efforts to develop our new Strategic Vision. With the post-secondary landscape experiencing rapid changes, we engaged in an extensive series of consultations with our community, including students, employees, governors, alumni, donors, community partners and industry leaders. Working together, we explored how DC can adapt to meet the evolving needs of students and industry in the years to come.

“Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our incredible DC team, we have successfully navigated the unexpected. I’m proud of our resilience and our ability to remain committed to providing our students with exceptional learning experiences, supported by our donors, industry partners and the strength of our community,” said Dr. Elaine Popp, President.

With this Report, we bring an official conclusion to our 2020–2025 Strategic Plan and look forward to the exciting opportunities that lie ahead of us.