McMaster Archive

February 14, 2025

Vote in the provincial election at McMaster’s student-run advance polling station

From Feb. 20 to Feb. 22, a polling station in L.R. Wilson Hall will be open to eligible voters from Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas. 

February 14, 2025

Jeremiah Hurley to serve as acting provost during transition period 

The dean of Social Sciences is stepping into the provost's role from April through June, as Susan Tighe prepares for her transition to university president. 

February 14, 2025

McMaster Continuing Education appoints Ruth Chen acting director 

Chen will support instructors and staff until a permanent director is hired to succeed Lorraine Carter, who retires this month after leading MCE for nine years. 

February 14, 2025

Family of Mac Eng grads invests in a new generation of engineers 

From alumni to benefactors, the Pollock family’s deep ties to the university date back more than 60 years. Their latest gift a supports a groundbreaking facility designed to enhance the first-year engineering experience. 

February 13, 2025

McMaster closed on Thursday, Feb. 13 due to a major winter storm  

All virtual and in-person classes, labs, studios and events are cancelled.  

February 12, 2025

McMaster is closing as of 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, because of the winter storm 

Evening classes, labs, studios, tests and events — in person and virtual — are cancelled.

February 7, 2025

Black History Month at McMaster begins with joy and a focus on community 

Marked by stirring words, soulful music and a strong sense of community, the launch of Black History Month at McMaster was just the beginning of weeks of events and programming.

February 7, 2025

From undergrad to CEO: Forge your entrepreneurial path with the Startup Survivor program 

“Startup Survivor was the launchpad for our success,” says student Mann Parikh, who founded NerView Surgical as an undergraduate.  

February 6, 2025

‘You can’t have peace without justice’ — the evolution of the new Centre for Global Peace, Justice and Health

The expansion and new name of the Centre for Peace Studies builds on its legacy and reflects its growing focus on the intersections of peace and justice studies, as well as its deep connection to studies of health.

February 5, 2025

Three McMaster students picked as finalists for prestigious McCall MacBain Scholarships 

The scholarships, which fully fund a master’s or professional degree at McGill, are awarded based on character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength and intellectual curiosity. 

February 4, 2025

McMaster Museum of Art welcomes Mary Reid as director and chief curator 

Drawing on her considerable experience in public and university-affiliated galleries, Reid will lead strategic, financial, fundraising and planning priorities for the museum and the university art collection.

February 3, 2025

McMaster community members awarded King Charles III Coronation Medals 

The medals recognize outstanding contributions to the individual's community or country, or their achievements abroad that bring credit to Canada.

January 31, 2025

Black History Month launch event will celebrate joy through community

Everyone is welcome at the Feb. 3 event in MUSC, featuring vendors, student clubs and musical and spoken word performances. 

January 30, 2025

Faculty of Science launches research-focused courses for undergraduates

The new courses will give students an introduction to McMaster’s research community early in their academic careers, helping them gain crucial skills, experience, confidence and connections. 

January 29, 2025

McMaster establishes Mary Heersink School of Global Health and Social Medicine 

Led by Sonia Anand, the school will build on the success of McMaster’s Global Health program, acting as a hub for health education, research and humanitarian work.

January 29, 2025

Supporting McMaster’s financial sustainability: An update for faculty and staff from senior leaders  

The university has benefited from our collective efforts to steward our resources, and this is a time to stay on that path, write Provost Susan Tighe and Saher Fazilat, vice-president of Operations and Finance.

January 24, 2025

Leadership, disruption and the future of health care: An interview with Mike Heenan

The DeGroote School of Business graduate and president of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton talks about people-focused leadership, upcoming trends and disruptions and the lessons he’s learned.  

January 23, 2025

McMaster Dialogue explores transformative power of science, technology and digital cooperation

Join Bonny Ibhawoh, vice-provost, International, and faculty members as they discuss the opportunities and risks that come with the rapid advances in science, technology and digital cooperation.

January 23, 2025

McMaster ranked one of the world’s best universities for medical and health studies 

McMaster continues to rank among world-leading institutions in the Times Higher Education global rankings by subject.

January 21, 2025

McMaster recognized as one of the region’s top employers  

This is the university's 10th consecutive year being named one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers.