Shane Joy Vic2T5 isn’t just a recent graduate of Victoria University in the University of Toronto—he’s a trailblazer, a mentor, a historian and a changemaker.
The first Victoria College student to receive the prestigious McCall MacBain Scholarship—often called Canada’s equivalent to the Rhodes—Joy leaves behind a legacy of academic excellence and leadership.
As a history major, Joy tackled complex legacies in his ambitious senior thesis on Egerton Ryerson, the founder of Victoria College and a reputed architect of the residential school system. His research reflected the depth and nuance that defined his academic journey: thoughtful, courageous and committed to truth.
Read more: Shane Joy: A First-Gen Trailblazer at the Heart of Victoria University