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July 24, 2024
Science PhD student helping unpave paradise with pondsThe five vernal ponds, which will serve as seasonal habitats for amphibians and insects, were added to West Campus as part of McMaster’s latest environmental restoration project.
July 24, 2024
Iceland’s ecological wonders bring field work studies to life for McMaster studentThird-year Life Sciences student Brooklyn Ambis and her classmates travelled to Iceland as part of an interdisciplinary science field camp course.
July 23, 2024
IndigiNerds Program marks another year of inspiring the next generation of Indigenous scholarsThe eight-week long intensive program sees Indigenous students from across Canada contribute as research scholars under the supervision of a McMaster faculty member.
July 23, 2024
McMaster mourns the passing of Elder Bertha SkyeBeloved mentor, Elder-in-Residence and McMaster University Honorary Degree recipient Bertha Skye has passed at the of 92.
July 22, 2024
McMaster ranks fourth in Canada in ‘U.S. News & World rankings’The rankings assess the academic research of universities in more than 100 countries.
July 16, 2024
Astronomy grad student takes a star turn in Killarney Provincial ParkPhD student Veronika Dornan spent a week as astronomer in residence at Killarney, watching and photographing the skies and giving talks for campers.
July 15, 2024
Department of Surgery staff and faculty brings together rich collection of creativityThe Creative Collective showcases and shares poetry, painting, photography, embroidery, choreography and more, emphasizing that there is much more to every member of the community than their profession or role.
July 15, 2024
McMaster Museum of Art appoints new interim director and senior curatorAdjunct senior curator Betty Julian succeeds Carol Podedworny, whose work fostering artistic and cultural engagement and amplifying underrepresented voices has left a lasting impact.
July 12, 2024
Why McMaster donors give: Sayma HaiSayma Hai shares why she felt compelled to start a bursary supporting McMaster medical students, and her advice to others hoping to make their own philanthropic impact.
July 11, 2024
Hydration, sun safety and more: Expert advice for a sweltering summerDuring the long, hot days of summer, the chances of heat-related illness — like heat exhaustion — rise with the mercury. Fortunately, there are some simple ways to beat the heat.
July 11, 2024
Former McMaster president Geraldine Kenney-Wallace remembered as a trailblazing scientistOne of Canada’s leading scientists and a visionary leader, Kenney-Wallace served as the university’s president from 1990 to 1995.
July 9, 2024
How annual conference gives student staff the skills to succeed in the workforceThe day-long Student Staff Development Conference gives student staff the skills to enter the professional world with confidence, all while engaging in fun and interactive activities with their peers.
July 8, 2024
Three students win Best Canadian Film at annual Toronto Smartphone Film FestivalThey produced the five-minute film — shot entirely on a smartphone — as their final project in a third-year School of the Arts course.
July 5, 2024
Life Sciences alumna creates McMaster’s first yearbook for graduating Black studentsMelinda Meleki wanted a way to commemorate the challenges the Class of 2024 overcame, the victories they achieved and the memories they made at McMaster.
July 4, 2024
Honouring ‘54 great years:’ The McMaster legacy of Atif KubursiThe Dr. Atif A. Kubursi Scholarship Symposium served as a celebration of the professor emeritus’ career and profiled a new scholarship in his name.
July 3, 2024
Fourteen science profs play moment, mentor and memento in new Faculty of Science podcastWhile serving as a journalist in residence for the faculty, Jeff Goodes helped build the Moment Mentor Memento podcast. The 14 part series introduces faculty members and highlights their research.
July 3, 2024
McMaster faculty, alumni and community members named to Order of CanadaSeven individuals with connections to McMaster, including a professor emerita, a renowned surgeon and a pioneer in women’s sport, have been appointed to the Order of Canada — one of the country’s highest civilian honours.
July 2, 2024
New Strategic Research Plan will guide McMaster’s research enterpriseThe five-year plan is designed to advance the University’s collective research strengths and maximize the impact — locally and globally — of its research outcomes for the benefit of society.
June 28, 2024
An inspiring legacy: In memory of Chancellor Emeritus Mel HawkriggA McMaster graduate and three-term chancellor, Melvin "Mel" Hawkrigg was a lifelong advocate for students and supported their success as a leader, donor and mentor.
June 27, 2024
5 McMaster students named McCall MacBain International FellowsThey are part of a cohort of 19 undergraduates selected to spend a fully funded year living, studying and working abroad.