The Factory: Celebrating 5 Years of Excellence

Hooray! The Factory Digital Filmmaking Program at Douglas Education Center (DEC) celebrated its five-year anniversary with an Open House and Celebration. The Open House included demonstrations in editing and sound mixing as well as a visit to The Factory’s soundstage. Those in attendance were able to see first-hand what goes on behind-the-scenes during a film […]

Community on Campus: State Senator Tim Solobay

DEC welcomed State Senator Tim Solobay to campus. The senator met and interviewed with students from Tom Savini’s Special Make-Up Effects Program, including Alexandra Ley, Matthew Stahura, and Ricky Brennan. Tom Savini also stopped in! Special thanks to students Matthew, Ricky and Alexandra who were amazing spokespeople for the program! The Senator interviewed the students […]

DMEDS: Medical Students Fundraise to Benefit Community

The medical students involved with DMEDS are truly men and women of action doing important work in our local communities. A medical student-run initiative at DEC, DMEDS provides students with an opportunity to engage in hands-on experiences with the underserved and vulnerable populations in the local community – experiences that can have a lasting impact. […]

The Cosmetology Academy Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

Happy 10-Year Anniversary! The Cosmetology Academy at Douglas Education Center (DEC) hosted a special celebratory day to mark its 10-year anniversary. DEC hosted a range of activities and events to mark the occassion, drawing together its family of cosmetology students, graduates, faculty, staff and community friends. “We’re so incredibly proud to reach this milestone,” said […]

Alumni Success: John Williams

“Before DEC, I had some good years working construction… and some bad years. I wanted to make a positive change in my life,” said recent DEC graduate John Williams. Williams was part of DEC’s first graduating class in the Natural Gas Extraction & Distribution Techniques Program. “I didn’t know what to expect when I first […]