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UCC News
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Chronicling the Governors General
The Governors General, the latest book from award-winning journalist and academic John Fraser ’63, couldn’t have come at a better time — on May 5, Prime Minister Mark Carney named former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour the 31st Governor General of Canada, to take over from Mary Simon when the latter’s term ends in July.Read More -
UCC robotics shines on the world stage
Eight Year 9 students from the robotics club recently travelled to St. Louis, Missouri, to compete against more than 460 other schools in the VEX Robotics World Championship.Read More -
Alumni Spotlight
Read MoreSean Manucha ’19 is living in New York City and pursuing his passion for performing in musical theatre while also gaining valuable experience in arts administration. -
Prep Jazz Ensemble granted gold at festival
Read MoreLast Wednesday, young musicians delivered a compelling performance at the GTA MusicFest Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo Festival at York University. -
Students showcase Personal Projects
Read MoreThis spring, Year 10 students presented the outcomes of their MYP Personal Projects, the capstone of Upper Canada College's Middle Years Programme, demonstrating how self-directed inquiry can lead to work with real-world relevance. -
Life in criminal law
Read MoreUCC News caught up with four Old Boy criminal defence lawyers for illuminating insights on their career journeys, how the College shaped their futures, and what drives them in their profession. -
A new honour for UCC’s next generation of leaders
Read MoreThe College’s Association Council is introducing an award to recognize graduates who are early in their careers — and already making a significant impact. -
Alumni Spotlight
Read MoreHayden Canavan ’20 says he didn’t have world records in mind when he embarked on his first Ironman triathlon in Sacramento, California, in October 2024. -
Innovation for a Better World course sparks curiosity, iteration, reflection
Read MoreA recent project showcase spotlighted what students have been up to in the College’s new IB Diploma Programme Systems Transformation Graduation Pathway. -
WAC 2026 will challenge students on pivotal issues
Read MoreUCC’s campus will become a global classroom this week for the 43rd annual World Affairs Conference, with a keynote by astronaut Chris Hadfield. -
Teachers find best practices through research partnership
Read MoreA project conducted by UCC’s Wernham West Centre for Learning (CFL) and the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) is inspiring faculty at the College — and potentially beyond. -
Catching up with UCC award winners
Read MoreUCC News recently spoke with the 2026 recipients of two of the College’s most esteemed honours — Old Boy of Distinction Mark Cohon ’85 and John D. Stevenson Award inductee Charlie Sims ’80. -
From the classroom to the legislature
Read MoreYear 8 student Ziming Guo has had a front-row seat at Queen’s Park, taking part in the long-standing Page Program. -
New Board chair excited to see bold bicentennial plans to fruition
Read MoreA new year has brought a change of the guard in the role of chair of the UCC Board of Governors, with Richard Willoughby ’80 taking over from classmate Blake Hutcheson ’80. -
Collaborative learning space blazing a trail
Read MoreThe Prep’s Math and Science Learning Community for Year 6 and 7 students has been warmly received all round, says Sarah Fleming, head of the Prep. -
Excelling in design thinking
Read MoreLearn all about standout projects by Darius Pirnia, Year 12, and Oliver Segal, Year 10.
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