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At Spring Convocation on June 17, 2026, students from Woodsworth College’s access programs crossed the convocation stage at the University of Toronto. Surrounded by family, friends, and members of the Woodsworth community, they celebrated this important moment in their academic journeys. Their stories highlight the impact of access pathways at U of T.

Teya Knightingale, a Woodsworth and Rotman Commerce grad, blended finance and sustainability through leadership and innovation — earning top scholarships and heading to Oxford to continue shaping a more sustainable future.

After stepping away from a professional ballet career, MaryJo O'Connor found a new path through Woodsworth College's Academic Bridging Program. Graduating this week with a degree in ethics, society and law, she has mentored fellow Bridging students throughout her degree and contributed to community-based research focused on reproductive justice and support for marginalized communities.

Kieran Kalls Rice, a Woodsworth College and Academic Bridging Program alum and MA in Creative Writing candidate, has been awarded the 2026 Adam Penn Gilders Scholarship. Awarded for an excerpt from their forthcoming novel, Intertribal, the scholarship recognizes writing that stood out for its originality, depth, humour, and emotional resonance.

Earlier this spring, the Department of Economics held its annual awards ceremony. Woodsworth students and recent alumni took home four of the prizes given. The Undergraduate Awards of Excellence in Economics event celebrated the achievements of undergraduates during the 2024-2025 academic year.    

What does a second chance at university look like? For Michelle Carranza, it led to an Honours BA, graduate studies in social work, and a meaningful new career helping others.

On May 5, 2026 the Digital Humanities faculty announced the 2026 Woodsworth College Undergraduate Digital Project and Research Award winners at the Annual Digital Humanities Undergraduate Conference. The award celebrates digital projects completed in a DHU course in the 2025-2026 academic year. 

After immigrating to Canada, Camila Calderon-Cruz found her path forward through Woodsworth's Academic Bridging Program. Now studying public policy and economics, she reflects on how the program built her confidence, shaped her academic journey and opened doors she once thought were out of reach.

This March, our UofT Giving Day campaign demonstrated the powerful impact of our community coming together. 

Check out our results and read the story about Woodsworth alum Anthony Beauchamp and how donor support positively impacted his journey.

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.