McMaster Archive

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. 

May 15, 2025

Director of animal facilities reflects on 43 years at Mac

Karen Gourlay is saying goodbye to a career in animal care and research, ready for a retirement filled with family and farm life.

May 15, 2025

Navigating the storm: McMaster researchers on building climate resilience

Hosted by the faculties of Science and Engineering and the DeGroote School of Business, the public event will bring together researchers across disciplines to discuss the realities of climate-related disasters, the purpose they serve and what it takes to build long-term resilience.

May 15, 2025

David Lazzarato receives Wayne C. Fox Distinguished Alumni Award

'Don’t be afraid to change jobs, to move cities and to take on different and challenging opportunities early in your career,' advises the 1979 grad, who receives the School of Business' top alumni award this week. 

May 14, 2025

One village at a time: Shawn Cheung is breaking the cycle of ultra-poverty  

The 2005 Commerce graduate receives the DeGroote School of Business’ inaugural Alumni Social Impact Award for his work to empower Ugandan farmers through community development and data-driven solutions.  

May 14, 2025

McMaster EcoCAR Team enhances comfort and safety for older drivers at CarFit event

CarFit marked its first-ever partnership with a Canadian university by hosting an event at the McMaster Automotive Resource Centre.

May 14, 2025

From McMaster to the world stage

Mackenzie Barwell has built a foundation in sports media at McMaster. You'll probably see her on-screen someday (if you haven’t already).

May 13, 2025

Why McMaster Donors Give: Maureen and Jen Harmer  

Mac grad Jen Harmer and her mother, 1966 McMaster Nursing graduate Maureen Harmer, are supporting the Class of ’66 Nursing Scholarship.

May 9, 2025

Student showcase celebrates 10 years of Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization program

BDC students work with industry and community organizations and approach discovery-based research with business and entrepreneurship in mind. 

May 8, 2025

Science undergrads host family-friendly SciFun Day on campus

Organized and run by students, the event gave hundreds of elementary-school kids a chance to try their hands at science, capping off a banner year of outreach to Hamilton schools.

May 7, 2025

‘In the city’s talent pipeline, students play a really critical role’

Students in the Integrated Business and Humanities program are working with City of Hamilton and Fire Department to open recruitment doors for others.

May 7, 2025

‘There’s a writer in everyone’ — Writer in residence reflects on a year of building community

Playwright Anna Chatterton has wrapped up her time at McMaster as the 2024-2025 Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer in Residence – a time that, she says, has been filled with community, growth and connections. 

May 6, 2025

McMaster and Loran Scholars Foundation celebrate 36 years of excellence in leadership 

McMaster has helped shape the lives and futures of 48 young leaders through Loran, one of the most prestigious undergraduate scholarships in Canada.

May 6, 2025

Quantum physics, climate action and community: Meet Emily Nobes, McCall MacBain Scholar

From a culture of collaboration, to paying it forward and creating opportunities for others: 'McMaster taught me that.'