McMaster Archive

February 13, 2019

Santee Smith will be McMaster’s next Chancellor

Santee Smith, a renowned artist, dancer, choreographer and two-time McMaster graduate will be the university’s next Chancellor.

February 13, 2019

DeGroote students win big in Google contest

Two DeGroote student interns placed in the top five at the World Economic Forum

February 11, 2019

Grad students get ready to share their research story in 180 seconds or less

Graduate students who want to take part in this year’s 3MT must register no later than February 25, 12 p.m. Completed slides and final presentation titles are not required at time of registration.

February 8, 2019

Global Health student Serena Tejpar named YMCA’s Young Woman of Excellence

"I am so humbled to be recognized alongside such extraordinary women who are leaders in their own fields and who are making a difference within the community," said Tejpar.

February 7, 2019

OpenCon: An Eye-Opening Experience

What is OpenCon and why does Open Access matter? Global Health student and this year's recipient of the McMaster University Library Travel Scholarship, Amanda Giancola, explains.

February 6, 2019

Peer awards recognize exemplary employees

Four McMaster employees have received The Management Group (TMG) inaugural peer-to-peer recognition awards in celebration of their dedication to McMaster and their embodiment of the university’s core leadership capabilities.

February 5, 2019

Mac’s best — and worst — classrooms

A survey conducted by the Office of the Provost has identified the best classrooms on campus -- and the ones that need some TLC. The good news? Changes are coming (or have already happened).

February 4, 2019

24-hour case competition offers real experience in real time

What happens when 900 students come together over 24 hours for a case competition?

February 4, 2019

McMaster students and faculty recognized at annual John C. Holland Awards

Awards celebrate the contributions of African Canadians to the social, economic and cultural life of Hamilton.

February 4, 2019

Celebrating Black History Month at McMaster

Events throughout the month highlight Black history, accomplishments and culture.

February 4, 2019

Karin Stephenson recognized by Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council

Manager of commercial operations at McMaster’s nuclear reactor receives the CNIC's inaugural Academic Leadership Award

February 4, 2019

Students pay it forward

A student club initiative is supporting undergraduate work in a world-class cancer research lab on campus for three years.

February 1, 2019

Hamilton artist brings Dürer’s 1514 print to life

A single 500-year-old engraving by German artist Albrecht Dürer has inspired an ambitious body of sculptural work by Hamilton artist Michael Allgoewer.

February 1, 2019

McMaster remembers Ron Joyce

McMaster's campus in Burlington, football stadium and the ongoing work of the McMaster Children and Youth University all have one thing in common -- the generous support of Ron Joyce and his family.

February 1, 2019

“I wanted to think about the kind of world I want the next generation to be living in”

McMaster graduate student Aloka Wijesooriya has been named a runner-up in a global competition that asked students to consider what a world where companies care and people come first could look like.

January 31, 2019

Great-West Life invests $100,000 in mental health research fellowship

A new post-doctoral fellowship will allow an early-career researcher to undertake interdisciplinary research focused on solutions for mental-health problems arising from education and work-related challenges.

January 31, 2019

“It’s not just about living longer. It’s about living well.”

Parminder Raina to explore the effects of longer lifespans on individuals and society in a "Science in the Park" event.

January 31, 2019

Thrive Week comes to McMaster Feb. 4-8

Thrive Week, taking place from February 4 to 8, includes programming and workshops dedicated to mental health and wellness. The week of events is an invitation for those who want more for themselves.

January 30, 2019

“I was always in a role providing help for others”

Orson Morrison, who was recently presented with an Impact Award from the Alumni Association, has built a career around working with children, adolescents and families involved in the child welfare system and those impacted by poverty, social exclusion, violence and abuse.

January 30, 2019

I want to help those with a mental illness know how to be a successful student

No student plans to include mental illness in their university curriculum but the onset of serious illness often happens during these years of young adulthood. I learned this from firsthand experience and I want to prevent you from going down the path I did.