McMaster Archive

November 18, 2024

New global engagement strategy builds on McMaster’s strengths

The strategy outlines ways to strengthen global engagement initiatives, empowering students, faculty, researchers and staff to forge international connections for better learning, collaboration and inclusivity.

November 18, 2024

President’s Awards celebrate excellence in graduate supervision 

Allison Williams, Deborah Sloboda and Manish Verma are this year’s recipients of the President’s Awards for Excellence in Graduate Supervision.

November 18, 2024

How a McMaster physics professor pivoted from a startup mistake to a game changing innovation

Kari Dalnoki-Veress doesn’t shy away from talking about mistakes. In fact, the physics professor uses one he made during his entrepreneurial journey as an example to help others in launching their own businesses.

November 15, 2024

Congratulations Fall 2024 McMaster graduates

Your one-stop shop for stories and highlights from Fall 2024 convocation ceremonies.

November 14, 2024

Mac grad’s reunion with ring lost in ocean 47 years ago sparks joy worldwide

The story of Morgan Perigo ’65 being reunited with a McMaster graduation ring he lost in the ocean off the coast of Barbados 47 years ago has captured headlines around the world.

November 14, 2024

Meet the honorary degree recipients of Fall 2024 

Hamilton icon Tom Wilson and John Ioannidis, a champion of research integrity and evidence-based medicine, will receive honorary degrees on Nov. 20 and 21. 

November 13, 2024

GRIT Week: MBA students get hands-on experience in real time

More than 150 MBA students participated in the four-day, immersive case experience, working together to address a complex real-world challenge.

November 12, 2024

University of Birmingham visit highlights research partnerships and student exchange programs

In addition to seed funding has supported collaborative work by more than 40 researchers from UoB and McMaster, the two schools also offer robust global education and exchange programs for students.

November 12, 2024

Fall 2024 Convocation: What you need to know

The hard work and accomplishments of our fall grads will be celebrated at ceremonies on Wednesday, Nov. 20 and Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.

November 11, 2024

Canadian military members advance training with McMaster’s Physician Assistant program

Officer Cadet Marissa Nociar shares how McMaster’s Physician Assistant program is helping her make her dreams a reality.

November 8, 2024

Entrepreneurship is for everyone: Global Entrepreneurship Week at McMaster

Events, workshops, panels, open houses and competitions throughout the week of Nov. 18-22 will inspire future innovators and highlight McMaster’s commitment to making entrepreneurship accessible to all.

November 8, 2024

McMaster’s 10 Bay residence takes home interior design award

Visitors can check out the award-winning community spaces at the upcoming open house.

November 7, 2024

McMaster Remembrance Day Service

Community members can attend virtually or in person at Alumni Memorial Hall on Monday, Nov. 11.

November 7, 2024

McMaster University is a national leader in investment decarbonization 

McMaster has reduced the carbon footprint of its investments by close to 79 per cent — six years ahead of the university’s goal of a 75 per cent reduction by 2030.

November 6, 2024

From classroom to boardroom: Students support university spinouts in interdisciplinary course

Students in the Master of Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization program’s consulting team course work with startups to develop business plans, market assessments and opportunities for new ventures. 

November 6, 2024

‘His position was that education would pave the way to reconciliation’: In memory of Murray Sinclair

Bernice Downey, Associate Dean of Indigenous Health, shares a powerful reflection on Senator Murray Sinclair, his work, wisdom and legacy.

November 5, 2024

Archives Alive talk celebrates heroic life of Canadian veteran  

The free presentation on Nov. 7 shares the harrowing survival story of Keith Patrick, a Second World War wireless operator and air gunner whose plane was shot down by enemy fighters in 1944.

November 4, 2024

From vision to reality: McLean family gets an inside look at the new McLean Centre

The first official hard hat tour brought to life their plans for the McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery, an innovative space where students, faculty, staff and community partners will work together to solve real-world problems.

November 1, 2024

Student clubs showcase global cultures

Visitors and passersby in MUSC got to try new activities and snacks at Cultural Fest, celebrating student-run cultural clubs, as part of International Education Week.

November 1, 2024

Sunken treasure: McMaster grad reunited with ring lost in ocean 47 years ago

Morgan Perigo ’65 never expected to see his McMaster graduation ring again after losing it in the ocean off the coast of Barbados in 1977.