McMaster Archive

June 4, 2025

Alumni Awards will recognize remarkable grads

The Alumni Awards ceremony, being held June 5, is an inspiring celebration of the accomplishments of McMaster's outstanding graduates and students.

June 3, 2025

First-of-its-kind collaboration: McMaster fellowship fast-tracks international doctors’ careers in PEI 

The partnership with PEI provides an accelerated and practical route for highly trained specialist international physicians to begin practising medicine in Canada.

May 30, 2025

Meet this spring’s honorary degree recipients 

From foundational work in evidence-based medicine to the cutting edge of AI in business, McMaster is recognizing nine extraordinary individuals for their accomplishments and contributions at this year’s spring convocation ceremonies. 

May 30, 2025

“Every student has leadership potential” – pair of presidents play key role in launching academy for future leaders

'Students are our superpower.' Incoming provost Maureen MacDonald recruited two student presidents to help build and launch the Susan Cunningham Science Leadership Academy.

May 30, 2025

“Teaching got me through the hard time” – When the classroom became a refuge for Kinesiology’s Krista Howarth

Assistant professor Krista Howarth says teaching, and the kindness of students and colleagues, got her through the 20 months that her husband battled cancer.

May 30, 2025

Behind the construction: A peek inside the McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery

DeGroote Commerce Society president Adrita Banik takes us behind the scenes of the future new home for DeGroote students.

May 30, 2025

“I’ve had the coolest mentors of all time”

How teaching and research experiences at the Baby Lab changed everything for psychology undergrad Maya Mammon.

May 29, 2025

Indigenous History Month 2025 – Events and Resources

Throughout June, McMaster is celebrating National Indigenous History Month by highlighting First Nations, Inuit and Métis histories, voices and events. 

May 28, 2025

‘Community is so important to who I am’

How finding her community at McMaster made all the difference for Sarah Cushnie – and inspired her to give back.

May 28, 2025

Picture perfect: Diane Warwick and Kimberly Foottit help grads shine on convocation day

Diane Warwick and Kimberly Foottit from the Campus Store bring warmth and McMaster pride to every convocation ceremony, making sure each graduate feels celebrated, one gown at a time.

May 27, 2025

From walk-on to coach: Isabel Ormond named head coach of Marauders women’s basketball

Ormond's basketball journey comes full circle as the Hamilton native and former Marauder returns to take the reins from her mentor, Theresa Burns.

May 27, 2025

Gailene Tobin Vandenheuvel appointed CEO of McMaster Innovation Park

The leadership transition marks the beginning of a bold new chapter for MIP’s role in research, innovation, and economic impact

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.