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Jun 09 2025
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Hamish Simpson – The Passing of a Pearson Pillar

Pearson College UWC mourns the passing of former director Hamish Simpson, a lifelong educator who...
May 01 2025
Head's blog, News, Planned Giving

How does a boy from a Refugee Camp end up in Canada?

From a refugee camp to a world-class education, Manu’s journey is a powerful story of...
Feb 06 2025
Alumni, News

Reflections on the Water

Francisco (Chico) Viddi is a Pearson College grad from 1994 (PC19). Born in Chile, he returned...
Nov 25 2024
Alumni, News

“Do what I’ve always wanted to do”: How a returning alum has become a choir mentor for students

Returning to Pearson is a special feeling for many. When Gabriel "Gabo" Ferreras (YR 39/2014,...
Nov 25 2024
News, Planned Giving

Celebrating Nearly 50 Years of Dedication to Pearson College UWC

It’s people like Carrie Moir and her family who have (in this case, quite literally!) shaped...
Nov 25 2024
News, Alumni

Re-Imagining the Path to Success – A pair of Pearson alum share their journey

A path to post-secondary isn’t the only byproduct of the Pearson College experience. The core of...
Nov 25 2024
News

Try and Keep Up

Walking a mile in one’s shoes is enlightening. Running a mile in Zoe Hamel’s may induce cardiac...
Sep 25 2024
News, Planned Giving

In the end it all winds up here

Talking about toilets was once considered socially scandalous until English sanitary engineer...
Jun 06 2024
News

CALD Program celebrates first cohort student graduates

By Jineane Eason, Senior Manager, Donor Engagement & Gift Planning In May, we welcomed guests,...
May 29 2024
News, Planned Giving

Community Unites for Special Screening of “UnCharitable”

Back in early May, we had the pleasure of hosting a special event that brought together members of...