McMaster Archive

November 12, 2024

Fall 2024 Convocation: What you need to know

The hard work and accomplishments of our fall grads will be celebrated at ceremonies on Wednesday, Nov. 20 and Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.

November 11, 2024

Canadian military members advance training with McMaster’s Physician Assistant program

Officer Cadet Marissa Nociar shares how McMaster’s Physician Assistant program is helping her make her dreams a reality.

November 8, 2024

Entrepreneurship is for everyone: Global Entrepreneurship Week at McMaster

Events, workshops, panels, open houses and competitions throughout the week of Nov. 18-22 will inspire future innovators and highlight McMaster’s commitment to making entrepreneurship accessible to all.

November 8, 2024

McMaster’s 10 Bay residence takes home interior design award

Visitors can check out the award-winning community spaces at the upcoming open house.

November 7, 2024

McMaster Remembrance Day Service

Community members can attend virtually or in person at Alumni Memorial Hall on Monday, Nov. 11.

November 7, 2024

McMaster University is a national leader in investment decarbonization 

McMaster has reduced the carbon footprint of its investments by close to 79 per cent — six years ahead of the university’s goal of a 75 per cent reduction by 2030.

November 6, 2024

From classroom to boardroom: Students support university spinouts in interdisciplinary course

Students in the Master of Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization program’s consulting team course work with startups to develop business plans, market assessments and opportunities for new ventures. 

November 6, 2024

‘His position was that education would pave the way to reconciliation’: In memory of Murray Sinclair

Bernice Downey, Associate Dean of Indigenous Health, shares a powerful reflection on Senator Murray Sinclair, his work, wisdom and legacy.

November 5, 2024

Archives Alive talk celebrates heroic life of Canadian veteran  

The free presentation on Nov. 7 shares the harrowing survival story of Keith Patrick, a Second World War wireless operator and air gunner whose plane was shot down by enemy fighters in 1944.

November 4, 2024

From vision to reality: McLean family gets an inside look at the new McLean Centre

The first official hard hat tour brought to life their plans for the McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery, an innovative space where students, faculty, staff and community partners will work together to solve real-world problems.

November 1, 2024

Student clubs showcase global cultures

Visitors and passersby in MUSC got to try new activities and snacks at Cultural Fest, celebrating student-run cultural clubs, as part of International Education Week.

November 1, 2024

Sunken treasure: McMaster grad reunited with ring lost in ocean 47 years ago

Morgan Perigo ’65 never expected to see his McMaster graduation ring again after losing it in the ocean off the coast of Barbados in 1977.

October 31, 2024

McMaster alumnae, faculty recognized among Canada’s most powerful women

Four distinguished McMaster University alumni and a faculty member have been named to the Women’s Executive Network (WXN) 2024 Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women.

October 30, 2024

Student guides bring new enthusiasm to reactor tours — and science

For a lot of visitors, a tour of the McMaster Nuclear Reactor marks their very first time learning about nuclear science. And that makes the student tour guides ambassadors for not only the reactor, but a wide field of science and industry.

October 30, 2024

McMaster Board meeting hears from student groups

Two McMaster student groups, McMaster Hillel and Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR) presented their views to the university’s Board of Governors at its October 24th meeting.

October 28, 2024

Health Sciences student awarded Killam Fellowship 

‘I want to see how far I can take myself,’ says Ashley Jong, a third-year student who will spend the winter term at the University of Washington in Seattle, learning more about the U.S. health-care system. 

October 28, 2024

Wilson College leads discussion on U.S. election and its impact on Canadians 

Joined by a sold-out in-person audience and nearly 300 online viewers, an expert panel explored bilateral trade, the role of the media, political integrity and other key topics.

October 25, 2024

Nuclear Now: Students explore career pathways at networking event

McMaster students connected with employers and graduates from a range of fields in the nuclear sector — including clean energy, environmental science, medical isotope research and radiation protection — at the second annual Nuclear Now careers event.

October 25, 2024

In Pictures: Harvest Dinner fosters community for international students during Fall Reading Break

The annual event brought together international students and community members to share a meal and connect through activities.

October 25, 2024

Alumni Career Services marks 20 years of helping graduates succeed in the workforce

ACS offers a range of career and job search supports for alumni for up to five years after their graduation.