DOUGLAS EDUCATION CENTER’S 110TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: LAUNCHES NEW RESPONSIVE WEBSITE MONESSEN, PA, JANUARY 10, 2014 – It’s not every day that you reach super-centenarian status. But that’s precisely the milestone Douglas Education Center (DEC) has reached in 2014. We think that’s reason to celebrate! There aren’t, after...
Compassion. Patience. Focus. A career in the medical field is a career in caring. DEC alumnus Breanna Swan says, "Learning how to be compassionate and sensitive toward patients and families who are dealing with serious conditions, injuries, or even past due bills, is essential in...
"Love your clients," is DEC alumnus Haley Stringhill's mantra. Whether behind the chair making someone's day, or in front of a team educating them in color techniques and application, Haley makes it her mission to spread the love wherever she goes. Cosmetology is a thriving career....
Edgy graphics, striking models, clever placement. Advertisers have relied on these common ingredients for years. But what makes a "good design" one that consumers will connect with and remember? DEC alumnus Carl Soderholm has proven that the answer may be quite simple. "Graphic design and animation...
Harnessing the power of today's airbrushing tools, DEC alumnus Mike Hluhan is spreading his love of illustration in custom design work with cars, bikes, boats and more! "I'm a creative problem solver," said Mike. "I will use anything in combination form to create art - to...
“Before DEC, I had some good years working construction...
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....
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...
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...
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...
