September 18, 2024
‘I made it:’ First generation graduate gives back after life-changing opportunityAndy Nguyen, a graduate from the Integrated Business and Humanities Program, shares how an internship to leadership opportunity he received during his time at McMaster led to a life-changing experience.
September 18, 2024
Turning a lab into an escape room just one of the ways Shaiya Robinson engaging future scientistsThe assistant professor says the extra hours she puts in on youth outreach events is important work and a way to give back to her community.
September 17, 2024
Two Row Paddle was ‘a life-changing experience’ for fourth-year studentRifa Khoja went into the 10-day expedition hoping for a mental reset. She came out with a renewed sense of identity, ready to take on the big questions.
September 17, 2024
Why McMaster donors give: Honouring family and hopeDavid Isaacson’s gift will establish an award in honour of his late mother and sister that’s aimed at supporting future generations of medical professionals and advancing leukemia research.
September 16, 2024
New Queer Study Buddies program creates space for 2SLGBTQ+ studentsQueer Study Buddies is a weekly event for 2SLGBTQ+ students to study and connect with other queer students.
September 13, 2024
Wilson College welcomes historian Kristina Llewellyn as affiliated faculty memberKristina Llewellyn’s work focuses on studying historical harms to shape meaningful principles of restorative justice and offer paths for redress and ultimately, a more just future.
September 13, 2024
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Events and ResourcesFrom Sept. 23 – 27, events and educational programming — both on campus and in the community — will provide students, faculty and staff with opportunities to learn more about the impacts of Canada’s residential school system.
September 12, 2024
Meet McMaster’s 2024 Schulich LeadersTen McMaster students are recipients of the highly coveted Schulich Leader Scholarships, a prestigious undergraduate science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) award.
September 12, 2024
Meet the 2024 McMaster Loran ScholarsCianne Coutinho, Jakob DeGruchy, Lubna Ismail, Sally Smith, Aidan Webb and Kira Young have been recognized for their character, commitment to service and leadership potential.
September 11, 2024
Why McMaster donors give: Remembering Alan Hitchen ’51Hitchen’s legacy of generosity and helping others was recently highlighted by a $1.3-million bequest, which established student awards in chemistry and medicine.
September 9, 2024
99 trees for 99 years: Celebrating philanthropist Stephen Jarislowsky with west campus plantingDozens of volunteers and university leaders planted native trees in recognition of Jarislowsky’s legacy and ongoing impact on environmental and health research.
September 6, 2024
Use your meal card! Students share wisdom, hopes for the new school yearTo start off the new school year, we asked first-year students what they're looking forward to, and upper-year students to share what they know now, looking back. Here's what they said.
September 5, 2024
Home is where the art isA new art installation showcases the diverse experiences of international and exchange students and their journeys to McMaster.
September 4, 2024
McMaster hosts event on climate solutions for Canada and the CaribbeanCanadian and Caribbean researchers, students, policymakers and community members will explore environmental, social and economic topics related to climate change at the 2024 Canada-Caribbean Institute Research Symposium in October.
September 4, 2024
Welcome to McMaster: Fall 2024 message from the provostThrough collaborative efforts, our focus remains on fostering an environment that supports student success and nurtures academic excellence.
September 3, 2024
McMaster is a campus for everyone: A message from the PresidentWe all have a key role to play in welcoming people to our campus, just as each of us has a role to play in making the university a diverse and supportive community.
August 31, 2024
The countdown is on for McMaster Homecoming 2024The McMaster Students Union, in partnership with Student Affairs, is reintroducing a Homecoming event – with a twist.
August 30, 2024
In pictures: Welcome Week 2024Fun and friendly, optimistic and exuberant: Thanks to thousands of reps, volunteers, staff and faculty, university life for this year's cohort of first-years is off to an unforgettable start.
August 30, 2024
McMaster develops and shares open resources on using generative AI in educationGuidelines, modules, a course assessment tool and even a podcast: McMaster experts are leading the way on generative AI with a robust suite of resources, and other institutions are paying attention.
August 30, 2024
Welcome Week + 5 more ways McMaster welcomes studentsClasses start next week, but the energy on campus has been building with programming throughout the month of August.