At Durham College (DC), we are proud to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of the Black community, whose vibrant voices and impactful work have helped shape our campus and beyond. From students and graduates excelling in their fields and making an impact on our local communities, to faculty, research and partnerships that drive meaningful change, these celebratory stories shine a spotlight on the excellence, resilience, and innovation within DC’s Black community. Funding allows Social Impact Hub to study and improve mental health care for Black communities Researchers at DC’s Social Impact Hub are studying and improving mental health care for Black communities thanks to a $360,000 federal grant. Read more Social Service Worker grad driven by passion for helping others For Ajurenmisan Emiko, social work is more than a job. It’s a calling to make a difference in the world. The new graduate of the Social Service Worker program at DC is ready to get out there and help those in need, regardless of their circumstances. Read more Durham College events aim to inspire and empower Black youth DC welcomed more than 800 Black students from the Durham District School Board for two days of engagement, empowerment and exploration. Read More Transitioning to a fresh career: How Prince Francis found his place in the kitchen Prince, a DC Culinary Management student is one of the DoorDash #Blackfoodenergy culinary scholarship recipients, an opportunity exclusively available at DC. We caught up with Prince to ask him about his experience at DC and what life is like after receiving the $20,000 scholarship. Read more “Your journey at DC is just the beginning of an extraordinary career path”: DC Supply Chain Management student on returning to school and finding success Meet Temilola Abiola Komolafe, a graduate from DC’s Supply Chain Management — Global program, who says DC helped her access new opportunities and embrace new challenges. Read More DCSA chairperson making the most of her final year Megan Bent jumped into student life by helping out at orientation events, and then successfully ran for the position of Media, Art and Design Director on the Durham College Student Association (DCSA) Board. Read More New culinary scholarships help Black students lead the way in the food industry DC is proud to partner with DoorDash to launch the DoorDash #BlackFoodEnergy Culinary Scholarship. Two scholarships – valued at $20,000 each – will support Black students in DC’s Culinary Management diploma program, gain the skills and experience needed to pursue a career in the culinary field. Read more Policing a dream career for Shavine Johnson Shavine Johnson has always wanted to serve her community. From a young age, she believed that a career in policing would be the best way to do that. While she was unable to pursue it in her native Jamaica, relocating to Canada in 2017 gave her another chance to follow her passion. Read More Durham College grad returns to Bistro ’67 for pop-up dining event following Top Chef Canada win Part of a two-night pop-up event sponsored by RBC, the sold-out “An Evening with Tre Sanderson, Winner of Top Chef Canada” events offered more than 140 guests the chance to enjoy a delicious four-course meal made up of many of Tre’s most-celebrated dishes from the competition. Read More DC grad named Canada’s Top Chef Tre Sanderson, a 2015 graduate of DC’s Culinary Management program, claimed victory on the hit show Top Chef Canada. Facing off against 10 of Canada’s best chefs, Tre needed all his culinary knowledge and passion to come out on top. Read more Visit our blogs to discover more inspirational stories and to explore exciting initiatives happening at DC! show your DC pride Follow us online for the most up-to-date information, campus news and announcements! CONNECT WITH ASTUDENT AMBASSADOR Have questions about DC? Chat with a fellow student and make a peer-to-peer connection. Learn more
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