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April 3, 2025
New GO bus extension connects McMaster with Six Nations of the Grand River, Mississaugas of the Credit First NationThe Route 15 extension will improve access to the university for students and community members, who previously needed their own transportation to get to campus.
April 3, 2025
‘As a young Indian woman, I’m not the voice you’d typically hear on the mic’Life Sciences student Khushi Chauhan signs off after three years of announcing Marauder games.
April 2, 2025
International student lands dream co-op placementCharlotte Kim, a Social Sciences student who wants to work with non-profits, is gaining Canadian work experience, a professional network and a very important foot in the door, thanks to the support of the Mike Braga Community Fund.
April 2, 2025
Karin Stonehouse makes sure students get the course materials they needStonehouse runs the Immediate Access program at the Campus Store, and works with profs, publishers and customer service to get students the resources they need to succeed.
April 1, 2025
Applications now open for McMaster Open Educational Resources (OER) Grant ProgramApplications are now open for a popular grant program that makes it easier for McMaster University instructors to adopt, adapt, or create high-quality open textbooks and course materials to improve teaching and learning.
March 31, 2025
‘Every day, it might be a different challenge’A new experiential Indigenous Studies course immerses students in hands-on, land-based learning, giving them a chance to make a meaningful and enduring impact on local communities.
March 28, 2025
L.R. Wilson Hall art exhibitions explore the relation between land and languageThe permanent exhibit by Courtney Skye and an exhibition of textile artist Lorraine Roy’s work will focus on the link between endangered languages and the land where they’re spoken. March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day.
March 28, 2025
McMaster medical residents go above and beyond for the communities they serveWhether they’re supporting families of children with cancer, helping unhoused individuals in Hamilton or building trust as they collect sociodemographic data, these McMaster medical residents are making a significant impact on the community.
March 26, 2025
New program offers eye-opening internships in Ghana and LiberiaStudents in the International Youth Internship Program's first cohort are working with local organizations on projects focused on education, mental health and addiction. Applications for the next cohort open March 31.
March 25, 2025
Staying on for an extra year changed everything for undergrad who was on the verge of dropping outThere 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
DeGroote Pride Association bridges gap between 2SLGBTQIA+ students and business professionalsIn 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
A hands-on history class? Heritage placement students explore Hamilton’s pastFrom the first Tim Hortons to a pickle-processing plant, students in 4HP3 are working on projects with heritage partner institutions.
March 21, 2025
‘Young people care about democracy’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
Bridging the gap in Canadian digital currency policyAs 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
Search begins for new director, Student WellnessRosanne Kent, longtime director of the Student Wellness Centre and a champion of student health and well-being, is retiring this spring.
March 21, 2025
‘Your efforts mean more than words can ever express’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
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial DiscriminationInformation 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
‘Good morning, sunshine!’ — Here’s what makes people at Mac happyFor International Happiness Day, people in the Mac community share what makes them happy. (Have you met Terri?)
March 20, 2025
McMaster strengthens support for Canadian suppliers, workers and community amid U.S. tariffsThe 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
Juliet Daniel and Jeffrey Weitz named Distinguished University ProfessorsTwo exceptional faculty members have been named Distinguished University Professors in recognition of their outstanding scholarship, teaching, and service.