Daily News

March 25, 2025

There was a stretch when the weekly MacSci musical rehearsals were the only thing keeping Leah Smith from dropping out. Instead, she lightened her course load by adding a fifth year - heeding the advice of a friend and getting the support of a professor, her parents, and Student Accessibility Services.

March 25, 2025

In just its first year, the club offers students support, networking opportunities and professional advice, as well as a sense of community and allyship training.

March 24, 2025

From the first Tim Hortons to a pickle-processing plant, students in 4HP3 are working on projects with heritage partner institutions.

March 21, 2025

During advanced voting for the 2025 provincial election, McMaster’s first student-run polling station got out the youth vote. Political science PhD student Joanna Massie said the polling station was proof that young people can make an impact in our democracy. 

March 21, 2025

As Canada prepares for the upcoming federal election, one McMaster researcher is shedding some light on where politicians stand on digital currencies. Anwar Sheluchin, a PhD candidate in the Department of Political Science, is tracking statements made by federal politicians about digital currencies in the House of Commons. She's discovered a significant gap in the public’s understanding of crypto assets. 

March 21, 2025

Rosanne Kent, longtime director of the Student Wellness Centre and a champion of student health and well-being, is retiring this spring.

March 21, 2025

More than 30 years after Joan Heimbecker’s murder, a retired Hamilton detective appreciates how Kinesiology students and faculty continue to honour her memory — on campus and on the ice.

March 21, 2025

Information and resources from the Equity and Inclusion Office for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a United Nations observance to address racial discrimination worldwide.  

March 20, 2025

For International Happiness Day, people in the Mac community share what makes them happy. (Have you met Terri?)

March 20, 2025

The university is taking a Team Canada and Team Ontario approach to mitigate the impact of tariffs, by supporting local suppliers, sharing expert insights and equipping workers with new and strengthened skills. 

March 20, 2025

Two exceptional faculty members have been named Distinguished University Professors in recognition of their outstanding scholarship, teaching, and service.

March 20, 2025

A highly respected university leader and scholar, Cuff has a deep commitment to academic excellence and extensive institutional knowledge after 25 years at McMaster.

March 19, 2025

From custodian to business systems analyst for a very large department, Rexworthy’s career path reflects his curiosity and drive to solve problems.

March 18, 2025

Andrea Farquhar, leader of Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs at McMaster, will retire from the university at the end of April.

March 14, 2025

Share your eye-catching research images between now and April 6 and you could take home $500.

March 14, 2025

The head coach of women's basketball is not only one of the most accomplished coaches in Canadian university basketball history, but also built a culture of excellence, community engagement and leadership.

March 13, 2025

The pressure was on for the only Canadian team in the running, but they kept their cool and impressed the judges with their work on a real-world mechanical contracting project.

March 13, 2025

The business library will be on the third floor of the new McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery.

March 12, 2025

Six areas of study at McMaster ranked among the top 100 in the world in the QS World University Rankings by subject, including nursing sports-related subjects, medicine and anatomy. 

March 12, 2025

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, McMaster University reminds students to celebrate responsibly and respect the surrounding community.