“I think I’m more ambitious today because I see what I have been able to do through Durham Tech,” Conc said. “It’s such a good environment to figure out what you really want to do. When I came to the States, I never thought I’d make it this far. When I was in Austria, I never really thought I could go to America, but, when it happened I thought, ‘Wow, I did it.’”
Due to upcoming renovations and improvement projects on Durham Tech's Main Campus, several campus services will temporarily relocate during the summer.
Durham Tech now part of national network of community colleges working to align programs with good jobs and bachelor degree pathways, addressing local talent needs and changing student lives.
Ten Durham Tech students have won the Goodnight Scholarship at North Carolina State University, more than any other community college in the state. The Goodnight Scholarship for students studying in a STEM or STEM education field is worth $23,000 per year for up to three years.
In January 1980, Durham Technical Institute introduced an innovative way to reach more people in the community. The College launched telephone-tape services that provided free instruction and information to local residents.
Duke University Health System, Duke Office of Durham and Community Affairs and Durham Technical Community College are joining forces to address the national nursing labor shortage crisis impacting North Carolina. The collaborative endeavor is aligned with Duke’s Strategic Community Impact Plan (SCIP) goal of supporting college and career-readiness through talent and workforce development, including partnering with public education and regional universities.
The Durham Tech Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) chapter earned several top awards during the PBL National Leadership Conference in Texas from June 24 to 27.
The new programs, partnerships, and efforts of Durham Tech were highlighted over the last year on “The Aaron Keck Show” on WCHL 97.9 The Hill radio in Chapel Hill.
Durham Tech has partnered with Playground Studios to offer a series of courses to train students in music recording and audio engineering. Students will learn how to function in today’s professional audio production environment recording studios, venues, post production houses and/or film houses.
Nearly 150 leaders and representatives from 36 North Carolina community colleges gathered on the Durham Tech Main Campus on November 21 for the 2019 Annual Student Conduct Symposium. The event was sponsored by the North Carolina Community College System.