Oct 14, 2025 | Alumni, News, Planned Giving
Pippa Lawson (YR 5/1980, Canada), was once a deserving student who received a full scholarship to attend Pearson College UWC. After graduating from Pearson, she went on to become an internationally recognized privacy law expert, establishing the Canadian Internet...
Jun 25, 2025 | Planned Giving, News
contributed by Rowen Warrilow When I asked alumni Andreea (Year 26) and Marek (Year 25) why they recently increased their monthly giving, their answer was simple: Pearson changed everything. “There’s no way a bright kid like me from Romania could have gotten into MIT...
May 1, 2025 | Head's blog, News, Planned Giving
Story contributed by Jason McBride, Head of College In times of uncertainty, the need for bold, compassionate leadership has never been greater. Recently, we came across a story from Manu, a first-year student, whose life has been profoundly impacted by donor support....
Nov 25, 2024 | News, Planned Giving
It’s people like Carrie Moir and her family who have (in this case, quite literally!) shaped Pearson College into what it is today. This year we are celebrating 50 years of Pearson College and that also means celebrating 50 years of incredible people who have made...
Sep 25, 2024 | News, Planned Giving
Talking about toilets was once considered socially scandalous until English sanitary engineer Thomas Crapper (yes, that was his real name) pioneered the “bathroom showroom,” and a renovation industry was born. Pearson alumnus Lye, Year 18/1993, Malaysia, isn’t...
May 29, 2024 | News, Planned Giving
Back in early May, we had the pleasure of hosting a special event that brought together members of the Greater Victoria community, including Sooke, for a screening of the film UnCharitable, a compelling documentary that explores the often-overlooked complexities and...
