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The journey is made of the people beside you

The Pearson Scholars Class of 2026 closes one chapter with a reminder that shared effort outlasts a ceremony.

Reported by U of T Alumni Staff

The Pearson Scholars Class of 2026 reflect on the people who carried them forward.
AlumniThe Pearson Scholars Class of 2026 reflect on the people who carried them forward.Photo: University of Toronto Alumni / official source image

The Pearson Scholars Class of 2026 is a cohort story before it is a graduation story. The scholars describe the mentors, friends and communities that made a difficult route feel possible.

The line that stays is not about arriving alone. It is about the people whose questions, patience and example become part of what a student can later give back.

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  1. Original reporting · alumni.utoronto.ca
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