$13.5 million from Province to be directed to campus renewal

McMaster University will receive $13.5 million from the Ontario Government, it was announced today. The money is part of a $200-million fund set aside for Ontario's universities in the last provincial budget.

“Our investment in McMaster ensures the ongoing strength and vibrancy of this great institution. Our students deserve the very best, and we are dedicated to ensuring that they will always find that in Hamilton,” said Sophia Aggelonitis, MPP for Hamilton Mountain.

Peter George, president of McMaster University, welcomed the government's leadership in supporting campus renewal, and said the money would be directed toward improvements to existing buildings and equipment, and on renovating facilities.

“This investment will enable us to modernize labs and classrooms so that our facilities are better equipped for cutting-edge research and today's teaching needs, and that they achieve new standards for energy efficiency, campus safety, security and accessibility,” said George.