McMaster Archive

May 26, 2025

Mary Heersink School of Global Health and Social Medicine celebrates grand opening

Rooted in McMaster University’s legacy of excellence in global health, the school is anchored by the Departments of Medicine and Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI) and will build on their robust master’s and PhD programs.

May 26, 2025

On a campus of brilliant minds and open doors, science student was an office hours regular

Psychology, Neuroscience & Behavior student Arnav Mahajan struck up countless conversations with faculty who made time to share their knowledge with curious students.

May 23, 2025

Pride 2025 at McMaster: Events and resources

Starting with a launch event featuring Amazing Race winners Anthony Johnson and James Makokis, Pride Month will also feature an event introducing the new PrideAtMac employee resource group.

May 23, 2025

The Forge at McMaster celebrates a decade of innovation

McMaster’s business incubator will celebrate their anniversary on June 4, with a celebration of the entrepreneurial talent and community that’s grown through The Forge since 2015.

May 23, 2025

Special conference and online archive commemorate 40th anniversary of Air India bombing

Professor Chandrima Chakraborty led the creation of the Air India Flight 182 Archive, which will educate the public, honour the victims, and create opportunities for memorialization and research.

May 23, 2025

Taking action towards sustainability: DeGroote Greensuits restore campus biodiversity

For the third year, DeGroote Greensuits partnered with Nature at McMaster to revitalize the environment surrounding Ancaster Creek.

May 22, 2025

Professor emeritus Alan Walker receives rare honorary doctorate from Liszt Academy

Walker, a musicologist who specializes in the music of the Romantic composers, is only the seventh honorary doctor in the history of Budapest's Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music - one of the world's top music schools.

May 21, 2025

Valedictorian, McCall MacBain Scholar, and TikTok star: Alador Bereketab on her McMaster experience

As Alador Bereketab graduates from the Honours Health Sciences Program, she looks back at her experiences with the Black Student Association, becoming a McCall McBain Scholar and a spark of internet fame.

May 20, 2025

Student’s art installation finds a permanent home in the library

Called 'Don’t Push Us Under the Rug,' the vibrant installation on the second floor of Mills Memorial Library reflects artist and McMaster graduate Isabel Diana's experience navigating graduate school. 

May 20, 2025

Buzzworthy: May 20 is World Bee Day

McMaster is one of 22 Bee City Certified campuses in Canada. Here's how the university is protecting pollinators.

May 20, 2025

Digital learning: In the hybrid classroom, tech meets teaching — and enhances it

How McMaster is enhancing and supporting digital learning in ways that are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to student needs.

May 20, 2025

Some disassembly required: Department dedicates heart of a retired superconducting magnet to David Farrar

'It doesn’t get better than this.' Chemistry and Chemical Biology dedicated the carefully cross-cut superconducting magnet to David Farrar in recognition of the end of his tenure as university president.

May 20, 2025

Bridging Understanding : McMaster students from areas of global crisis share their personal stories 

In their own words, McMaster students who have experienced crisis, war or conflict share their experiences.

May 16, 2025

Meet the winners of the 2024 President’s Awards for Outstanding Service 

The awards recognize employees and groups who have gone above and beyond to support staff, faculty, students, alumni, donors, visitors and the university community.

May 16, 2025

Convocation: A guide to McMaster University traditions

From colourful robes, to graduates in red shoes, here are a few of the traditions you might spot this convocation season.

May 16, 2025

Spring 2025 Convocation: What you need to know

What you need to know for McMaster's Spring 2025 convocation, including ceremony dates, times, and locations.

May 16, 2025

McMaster-Mohawk Battery Workforce Challenge team wins first place in international competition 

'A learning opportunity of a lifetime' - students showed outstanding innovation, technical excellence, and teamwork to take home top prize.

May 15, 2025

Ontario investment to increase McMaster Nuclear Reactor operations to 24/7

The $15.5 million investment, announced as part of the provincial budget, will allow the reactor to run 24 hours every day and support the increased production of custom isotopes required to develop new drugs.

May 15, 2025

‘I honestly like what I do’ — Gary Moscardini sees the beauty in growth 

Facility Services’ summer student Sophie Walsh talks to her former colleague and President’s Award recipient Gary Moscardini. 

May 15, 2025

Maureen MacDonald appointed McMaster University’s next provost 

MacDonald, a longtime champion of student success, academic excellence and research impact, is known for her collaborative leadership style and skill in navigating complex decisions with clarity, confidence and empathy.