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Making the Global, Local
At Pearson College UWC, we are proud to celebrate the achievements of alumni who are making an impact across the globe, including those who are doing that about a 30-minute or so drive from campus. Alumna Marianne Alto (Year 2/1977, Canada-AB) is just finishing up her...
Canadian Jason McBride Named Pearson College UWC’s Incoming President and Head
Pearson College UWC, Canada’s School for the World, located on the unceded territory of the Sc’ianew First Nation near Victoria, this week appointed Jason McBride as President and Head of College, effective August 2023. “I’m honoured to be selected to lead Pearson...
Official Launch: Celebrating Our $40 million Renew and Re-found Campaign
Join Us! - Celebration Marks a Milestone in Pearson College UWC’s $40 million Renew and Re-found Campaign for a New Era of Service Pearson College UWC last night welcomed nearly 100 guests to an event that officially launched what will be the home stretch in a...
UWC 60th anniversary celebrations
Hello All, I am writing from London, U.K. after having had the privilege of attending the United World College movement’s 60th anniversary celebrations at the very first UWC, Atlantic College in Wales. Together with colleagues from all 18 UWC schools and members of...
Alumni Support for Renew and Re-found Campaign Comes in Innovative Ways — With Spectacular Adventures Thrown In!
Marc Patry (Year 5/1980, Canada-ON) was always curious about the world, which made Pearson College UWC a natural fit for him and his love of adventure. After training and working as a teacher in the Calgary area, Marc’s interests led him to acquire a master's degree...
Message from the Head of College on the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II
It is important that we at Pearson, as a United World College Community, suitably and respectfully mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the constitutional Head of State of Canada. In doing so we join with millions of individuals across Canada and around the world...
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Canadian Jason McBride Named Pearson College UWC’s Incoming President and Head
Pearson College UWC, Canada’s School for the World, located on the unceded territory of the Sc’ianew First Nation near Victoria, this week appointed Jason McBride as President and Head of College,...
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UWC 60th anniversary celebrations
Hello All, I am writing from London, U.K. after having had the privilege of attending the United World College movement’s 60th anniversary celebrations at the very first UWC, Atlantic College in...
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Message from the Head of College on the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II
It is important that we at Pearson, as a United World College Community, suitably and respectfully mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the constitutional Head of State of Canada. In doing so we...
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