McMaster Archive

February 7, 2025

Black History Month at McMaster begins with joy and a focus on community 

Marked by stirring words, soulful music and a strong sense of community, the launch of Black History Month at McMaster was just the beginning of weeks of events and programming.

February 7, 2025

From undergrad to CEO: Forge your entrepreneurial path with the Startup Survivor program 

“Startup Survivor was the launchpad for our success,” says student Mann Parikh, who founded NerView Surgical as an undergraduate.  

February 6, 2025

‘You can’t have peace without justice’ — the evolution of the new Centre for Global Peace, Justice and Health

The expansion and new name of the Centre for Peace Studies builds on its legacy and reflects its growing focus on the intersections of peace and justice studies, as well as its deep connection to studies of health.

February 5, 2025

Three McMaster students picked as finalists for prestigious McCall MacBain Scholarships 

The scholarships, which fully fund a master’s or professional degree at McGill, are awarded based on character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength and intellectual curiosity. 

February 4, 2025

McMaster Museum of Art welcomes Mary Reid as director and chief curator 

Drawing on her considerable experience in public and university-affiliated galleries, Reid will lead strategic, financial, fundraising and planning priorities for the museum and the university art collection.

February 3, 2025

McMaster community members awarded King Charles III Coronation Medals 

The medals recognize outstanding contributions to the individual's community or country, or their achievements abroad that bring credit to Canada.

January 31, 2025

Black History Month launch event will celebrate joy through community

Everyone is welcome at the Feb. 3 event in MUSC, featuring vendors, student clubs and musical and spoken word performances. 

January 30, 2025

Faculty of Science launches research-focused courses for undergraduates

The new courses will give students an introduction to McMaster’s research community early in their academic careers, helping them gain crucial skills, experience, confidence and connections. 

January 29, 2025

McMaster establishes Mary Heersink School of Global Health and Social Medicine 

Led by Sonia Anand, the school will build on the success of McMaster’s Global Health program, acting as a hub for health education, research and humanitarian work.

January 29, 2025

Supporting McMaster’s financial sustainability: An update for faculty and staff from senior leaders  

The university has benefited from our collective efforts to steward our resources, and this is a time to stay on that path, write Provost Susan Tighe and Saher Fazilat, vice-president of Operations and Finance.

January 24, 2025

Leadership, disruption and the future of health care: An interview with Mike Heenan

The DeGroote School of Business graduate and president of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton talks about people-focused leadership, upcoming trends and disruptions and the lessons he’s learned.  

January 23, 2025

McMaster Dialogue explores transformative power of science, technology and digital cooperation

Join Bonny Ibhawoh, vice-provost, International, and faculty members as they discuss the opportunities and risks that come with the rapid advances in science, technology and digital cooperation.

January 23, 2025

McMaster ranked one of the world’s best universities for medical and health studies 

McMaster continues to rank among world-leading institutions in the Times Higher Education global rankings by subject.

January 21, 2025

McMaster recognized as one of the region’s top employers  

This is the university's 10th consecutive year being named one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers.

January 20, 2025

Why McMaster Donors Give: Natasha Estey

The 1999 graduate's studies and experiences at McMaster played a foundational role in the life she has built, and she is helping to ensure other students can benefit the same way. 

January 20, 2025

Don’t call her Fluffy 

Bioethicist and Mac grad Ann Heesters navigated sexism, personal obstacles and a circuitous career path on her route to leadership. Along the way, she has mentored many, many young scholars. 

January 20, 2025

LinkedIn Learning subscription ending September 2025  

McMaster’s subscription to the online platform ends Sept. 22, 2025. 

January 17, 2025

Explore ‘the causes of the age’ with Wayne Wapeemukwa

The Vancouver philosopher and filmmaker will speak about concepts surrounding the Land Back movement at a free lecture and film screening on campus, part of the department of Philosophy's speaker series.

January 16, 2025

Meet the 2025 YWCA Women of Distinction nominees in our community 

More than 30 of the 52 extraordinary women and girls nominated for this year’s YWCA Hamilton Women of Distinction awards are McMaster students, graduates, faculty or staff. 

January 14, 2025

Mark Walton, marathon man: Professor has run a marathon on every continent 

From the sandy tracks of Madagascar to the icy vastness of Antarctica, the vice-dean in the Faculty of Health Sciences has run about 30 races since he was a medical student.