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Durham College has announced the opening of nominations for the 2025 Alumni of Distinction Award. This award recognizes graduates for their professional, community, and personal achievements. Since its inception in 1990, more than 120 alumni have been honored. The college's alumni network consists of over 116,000 individuals
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Ten students from Durham College have been awarded scholarships from the Schulich Builders Scholarships for the Skilled Trades. These scholarships, provided by The Schulich Foundation, aim to address the shortage of skilled trades workers in Ontario. Five students received $20,000 for one-year programs, while another five received $40,000
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Durham College will host its Fall Open House on November 9, 2024, at its Oshawa and Whitby campuses. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., providing an opportunity for prospective students to explore over 145 programs. Attendees can meet faculty members, tour learning spaces, and
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Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario, held its largest fall convocation to date, with over 2,200 graduates participating. The event marked a significant milestone for the college, which offers a wide range of programs across its campuses in Oshawa and Whitby. The convocation celebrated graduates from various fields, including social
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Durham College, located in Oshawa, Ontario, has announced the launch of four new programs set to begin in the fall of 2025. The programs include the Electric Drive Vehicle Technician diploma, Environmental Technician diploma, Immigration Case Management graduate certificate, and Interior Decorating diploma. The Electric Drive Vehicle Technician program is
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Durham College in Whitby, Ontario, has introduced a new Electric Drive Vehicle Technician (EDVT) program. This program is one of only two available in Ontario and aims to prepare students for careers in the electric and hybrid vehicle sector. The program is designed to address the growing demand for skilled
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Durham College (DC) in Oshawa has announced a new educational pathway for its engineering technology graduates. This agreement with Queen’s University allows students who have completed advanced diplomas in Engineering Technology at DC to transfer into upper-year degree programs at Queen’s University. The available programs include civil, mining,
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Researchers at Durham College are collaborating with Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences and the Abilities Centre in Whitby to study the barriers to exercise for forensic patients and the potential benefits of community-based exercise on their physical and mental health. The three-year project is led by Dr. Erin
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Durham College in Oshawa has announced new resources aimed at enhancing mental health support for students and employees. The initiative comes as the college prepares for the fall 2024 semester, which will see the first cohort of students who experienced the pandemic during their high school years. Jennifer Elliott, Director
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Durham College (DC) in Oshawa, Ontario, will introduce four new programs in September 2024. These programs are the Law Clerk diploma, Professional Selling and Business Development graduate certificate, Clinical Bioinformatics graduate certificate, and Public Relations graduate certificate. The college aims to equip students with skills and knowledge relevant to current