This edition of Durham Tech Today showcases recent coverage the College has received for our efforts in areas like BioAg and Biotech, the skilled trades and clinical trials, the culinary arts and equitable impact. It also continues our profiles of individuals critical to our success today and over the past 60 years Finally, we are excited to welcome back former student and MacArthur “Genius Grant” winner Ibrahim Cisse as our 2022 Commencement Speaker this coming May. Thanks for your interest and support.
Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris and U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh visited Durham Tech on March 2 and spoke about the importance of apprenticeships, pathways to careers, and economic mobility.
New Public Safety programs dean Justin Long loved serving in law enforcement and now he's training the next generation
“Working for law enforcement is a rewarding experience and I think I’ve carried that to working in community colleges. Our big push in public safety is serving the needs of the community, and community colleges do just that,” Long said.
60 for 60: Dr. Phail Wynn, Jr. made history as first African American community college president in North Carolina, served Durham Tech for 30 years
“He stayed focused on addressing student needs and promoting their success,” Atkins said. “Durham Tech is what it is today because of the solid foundation Phail Wynn built.”
