September 5, 2023
Welcome to a new school year: A message from the President"I want to thank all students, faculty and staff for making McMaster such an exceptional and welcoming place to learn and work," writes President Farrar. "No matter what your role is at the university, each of you plays an important part in our campus community."
September 1, 2023
New MacTransit shuttle routes make it fast and easy to cross campusPlease let the university know what you think about the shuttle service from West Campus, which has added more buses and new stops at MUSC and ABB.
September 1, 2023
In photos: Highlights from Welcome Week 2023Thousands of students. Hundreds of reps. Dozens of cheers. Countless memories.
September 1, 2023
McMaster SafetyApp provides staff, faculty and students safety alertsStudents, faculty and staff are asked to download the free McMaster SafetyApp for safety alerts, such as campus closures and emergency instructions.
August 30, 2023
Indigenous Studies course takes students on 10-day paddling journey down the Grand RiverThe Two Row Paddle is at the heart of the new, land-based course that will combine what students learn in the classroom with real community experiences.
August 30, 2023
10 secrets for a great first yearPro tip from someone who’s been there: Pace yourself and don’t spread yourself too thin. Also, office hours are everything.
August 30, 2023
McMaster student volunteers welcome international students at the airportSoraya Rosli — an international student herself — is one of 65 volunteers who help first-years the moment they get to Canada.
August 29, 2023
McMaster welcomes three new Banting postdocsThree McMaster postdoctoral researchers have received the 2023 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship, one of Canada’s most prestigious postdoctoral awards.
August 29, 2023
McMaster celebrates seven new Vanier ScholarsThe Vanier Scholarship is one of Canada’s most prestigious graduate awards and is aimed at attracting and retaining world-class doctoral students.
August 29, 2023
McMaster announces new AVP Academic Planning and Finance and new acting RegistrarMelissa Pool is McMaster's new Associate Vice-President of Finance and Academic Planning. Sarah Robinson has been appointed acting Registrar. A selection committee will be formed in the fall to hire a new registrar.
August 25, 2023
Thousands gather to celebrate McMaster’s faculty and staffThe annual employee picnic is a way for the university to say thank you to staff and faculty for their hard work.
August 25, 2023
Summer program inspires Black high school students to pursue a future in STEMMac-ISTEP, a hands-on immersive enrichment and leadership program, is designed to foster a greater sense of belonging and inclusion in STEM for Black youth.
August 25, 2023
Five free on-campus activities for studentsStart the new academic year with these five free activities here on campus and make the most out of your McMaster experience.
August 24, 2023
McMaster Children’s Centre now resides in the heart of campusThe daycare has moved to its new, custom-built home in the Peter George Centre for Living and Learning (PGCLL)
August 24, 2023
Ready to cheer? Move-in weekend is here!Talk about a moving experience: Hundreds of upper-year student representatives will cheer, greet and help more than 4,000 incoming students and family members as they arrive on campus to start a whole new phase of their lives.
August 24, 2023
Why McMaster donors give: Jack Leon’s storyA new graduate scholarship established in Leon's memory will support compassion and excellence in psychotherapy.
August 23, 2023
Meet Jaclyn Desforges, 2023-24 Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer in ResidenceAward winning Hamilton-based author and poet Jaclyn Desforges is looking forward to working with writers in the community, offering support, mentorship and writing workshops.
August 22, 2023
Welcoming students to the neighbourhoodThe Good Neighbour campaign encourages students to introduce themselves to neighbours and positively contribute to the neighbourhood.
August 18, 2023
McMaster ranks among the best universities in the world in latest rankingsFor the 20th year in a row, the university earned a Top 100 spot in this week’s Shanghai Rankings Academic Ranking of World Universities.
August 17, 2023
Top 10 new online resources from McMaster University LibraryLatest acquisitions include academic video streaming sources and resources related to Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.