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Jocelyne Murphy, a fourth-year Waterloo Engineering student, will graduate this spring with a degree in systems design engineering and a global track record for building inclusive student communities.

Murphy co-founded UW Startups and Wygo and played a key role in scaling Socratica, a peer-led mentorship network now active in more than 30 cities. Through these student-led initiatives, she has helped over 3,000 students launch ideas, connect across disciplines and lead with empathy.

The Faculty of Engineering hosted an innovation challenge funded by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (TMMC) for engineering students in any program and in any year of study.

The weekend-long event, which took place in the Pearl Sullivan Engineering Ideas Clinic, challenged 125 students to design and prototype a robotic device capable of handling real-world automotive manufacturing tasks.

Elder William (Bill) Woodworth, who played a vital role in advancing Indigenous presence and perspective at the University of Waterloo, passed away unexpectedly June 9, 2025.

A long-time faculty member in the School of Architecture and Elder in Residence for the Faculty of Engineering, Woodworth supported students, faculty and staff by sharing his knowledge, stories and care for community. His calm presence brought people together, encouraged meaningful conversations and helped make the University a more welcoming and respectful place for everyone.