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The Woodsworth College Alumni Association (WCAA) Board of Directors is recruiting new directors to expand and strengthen the board for the 2026-2027 term. 

Read more and learn how to apply.

Students in the SEE U of T program recently celebrated their graduation after two years of hands-on learning, mentorship and campus experience at U of T. Developed by Woodsworth College in partnership with the TDSB, the program helps high school students from historically underrepresented communities see themselves in university – and beyond.

As one of Woodsworth’s featured funds for UofT Giving Day, gifts made to the Swan Francis Award will be tripled, amplifying the impact of every contribution. When you make a gift to any featured Woodsworth fund, it will be matched dollar-for-dollar by both U of T and Woodsworth, up to $1,000, while matching funds last. Nicole’s story reflects just how far that support can go: nurturing academic curiosity, fostering leadership, and opening doors to experiences that shape both scholarship and community. 

Guided by her lived experience, and an awareness of the systemic challenges faced by Indigenous learners and non‑traditional students, Sandra and her late husband, Steven Dwyer, established the Sandra Laughren & Steven Dwyer Scholarship. Their goal: to ease financial pressures, affirm students’ potential, and help ensure that education remains accessible to all who seek it.

This year, our featured Giving Day funds support Woodsworth students by celebrating access and inclusive excellence. 

Gifts to any featured Woodsworth Giving Day fund are matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 per gift, by both U of T and Woodsworth, while matching funds last.  

The Brookfield Peter F. Bronfman Gold and Leadership Scholarships are awarded to Woodsworth College students in their final year of study who have demonstrated leadership qualities, community involvement, and high academic achievement. Read more about this year's recipients!

Woodsworth College and Academic Bridging Program graduate Zak Jones explores family, faith, and fractured communities in his gripping debut novel, released today. Rooted in his Appalachian upbringing, Fancy Gap blends stark realism with lived experience.

Woodsworth College is pleased to announce that six students have been awarded the University of Toronto Student Leadership Award (UTSLA) this year for their leadership and volunteerism.

Woodsworth College is pleased to announce the 2025 Arbor Award Recipients being recognized for their outstanding volunteer contributions to the college and university: Francesco Aiello, Jonathan Cook, Natalie Hoffmann, Chantal Issa and May Xuan. 

Are you an alumni member committed to the mission of Canada’s leading institution of learning, discovery, and knowledge creation? Are you looking for a way to make a significant volunteer contribution to the University of Toronto?

If so, consider applying for one of three (3) alumni governor seats on the Governing Council, the senior body that oversees the University’s academic, business, and student affairs.