A fighter for justice: Minister Melanie Mark’s path to politics

Douglas Criminology alum and B.C.’s Minister for Tourism, Art, Culture and Sport originally wanted to be a police officer. Today, she continues her goal to fight for justice as a leader in B.C.’s parliament.

A sense of community: How this Social Work student is advocating for students inside and outside the classroom

Inspired to become a social worker because of her own experience in government care, Bachelor of Social Work student Aly Hillaby is using her skills to foster connections at Douglas.

Not too steep: This alum’s passion for tea and education helped her grow into an entrepreneur

The idea for Nancy Prokosh’s tea company came to her in a dream. Today, she’s a business owner, a tea master and aims to make a difference in her community.

Bamboo in the water: This International Business Management student clinched a $24 thousand investment on Shark Tank Mexico 

Erick Rodriguez’s global-minded business sense helped him develop stylish, eco-friendly apparel worth fighting for – and over. Now he’s getting the education he needs to keep his creative skills sharp. 

Making meaningful connections: a guide to supporting your social health

Beyond the Blues: Myat Noe Pwint shares how she, an international student, made friends and built her school community.

Get ready to snooze: A student’s perspective on the importance of sleep hygiene for mental health 

For Beyond the Blues, we have Jayden Haywood to help you fall asleep faster and have a better night sleep – and as a result, perform even better at school!

Levelling the playing field: Sport Science instructor calls for more inclusive youth soccer programming in B.C.

Douglas College’s Dr. Dominique Falls hopes her research on how soccer programs are organized will persuade the soccer community to move away from gender-segregation.

9 things we bet you didn’t know about the Canadian border crossing

Criminology instructor and ex-Border Services Officer Patrick Lalonde shares some surprising things you may not know about the Canadian border.

Get on board: This Human Resources alum found and cultivated her talent — for talent acquisition

Riddhi Shah enrolled in Douglas’s Post-Degree Diploma in Human Resource Management to explore a newfound passion and left confident in her ability to find the right fit for any team.

Down to business: This marketing student is taking on the new BBA Marketing

Leveraging the opportunities she’s gained through her program, Lucy Jakoncic is excelling in two digital marketing jobs while studying for her degree.