McMaster Archive

June 5, 2024

Meet the McMaster staff recognized with President’s Awards for Outstanding Service

This year’s President’s Awards for Outstanding Service honoured 13 employees and groups of employees who have made an outstanding contribution to the McMaster community.

June 5, 2024

President’s awards celebrate excellence in teaching and learning

Three exceptional faculty members are the recipients of the 2024 President’s Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching and Learning.

June 4, 2024

Indigenous identity verification process introduced at McMaster

The new guidelines and process come after more than two years of work by an Indigenous-led committee, and are founded on integrity and respect.

May 31, 2024

Pride 2024 at McMaster

Local events, organizations and resources to mark Pride Month and celebrate the richness that 2SLGBTQ+ individuals bring to our communities.

May 31, 2024

McMaster Latin American/Latinx community makes history with first graduation and celebration ceremony

The joyous ceremony served as a celebration for community members who’ve recently earned degrees and awards, and faculty for their demonstrated research excellence.

May 29, 2024

Rooted in research: New $5.1-million gift commemorates fifth anniversary of the Juravinski Research Institute

The gift will support research focused on cancer and brain health, and will incorporate artificial intelligence, diagnostic imaging and biobanking.

May 27, 2024

It’s National Accessibility Week

National Accessibility Week is a time to celebrate the valuable contributions of Canadians with disabilities and recognize ongoing work to remove barriers to accessibility and inclusion.  

May 27, 2024

Statement from McMaster Board Chair Jane Allen and President David Farrar

We are writing to share with the McMaster community the outcome of a difficult situation that has had significant impact on our university. McMaster University’s Board of Governors has officially removed associate professor Scott Watter from the university’s faculty.

May 27, 2024

‘We are here. We lead. We excel’ — Welcome to Black Grad 2024

The third annual Black Excellence graduation celebration was bigger and more vibrant than ever.

May 24, 2024

Update: McMaster Encampment Ends

This evening, protestors agreed to end an encampment on McMaster’s main campus that started on May 5th.  

May 24, 2024

Expanding horizons: The McMaster Engineering Experiential Learning and Travel Fund

How the fund is helping unlock an expanding world of experiential learning opportunities far beyond McMaster’s local Hamilton community. 

May 22, 2024

Meet Health Sciences valedictorian Armaan Makhani Kotadia

The BHSc graduate says McMaster was a place where he found mentorship and was able to turn his passions for sustainability and community engagement into actionable change.

May 21, 2024

Meet the honorary degree recipients of Spring 2024

Philanthropists, scholars, innovators and trailblazers: This year’s honorary degree recipients offer inspiration for a new generation of McMaster graduates.

May 21, 2024

McMaster graduate well on her way to realizing childhood dreams

As she gets set to graduate from the Faculty of Health Sciences’ Biology and Pharmacology Co-op program, Difei (Fay) Zheng reflects on how her undergraduate journey has helped her realize some of her childhood dreams.

May 17, 2024

Congratulations Spring 2024 McMaster graduates

Your one-stop shop for stories, videos and highlights from Spring 2024 convocation ceremonies and graduation celebration events.

May 17, 2024

Convocation: A guide to McMaster University traditions

From colourful robes, to graduates in red shoes, here are a few of the traditions you might spot this convocation season.

May 17, 2024

Spring 2024 Convocation: What you need to know

The hard work, accomplishments and resilience of our Spring 2024 graduates will be celebrated at Faculty ceremonies and graduation celebration events taking place throughout May and June.

May 16, 2024

Message from the President: Encampment update

It has now been more than 11 days since the encampment began at McMaster. This time has not been easy for anyone involved, and we recognize the need to address the issues raised.

May 14, 2024

Passing the torch: Engineering students’ design part of global D-Day 80th anniversary events

The students will take the global stage with veterans at commemorative ceremonies in Ottawa and Normandy this June, carrying a torch they designed for the milestone event. 

May 14, 2024

New $2.7M gift establishes leadership academy for science students

The Susan Cunningham Leadership Academy will offer a year-long, intensive leadership program designed for undergraduate and graduate students identified as emerging leaders in their fields.