McMaster Archive

June 21, 2010

Doctoral student’s autism research earns her prestigious award

Anne-Marie DePape didn't go looking for an important subject area to research. She says that it found her.

June 21, 2010

McMaster Burlington campus receives $1-million

McMaster University's Ron Joyce Centre has received a $1-million gift for the Burlington campus, which is set to accept its first students in September

June 18, 2010

Indigenous Studies pays tribute to Peter George

A scholarship established at Six Nations Polytechnic in Peter George's name was among the gifts the President received during a heartfelt send-off held by the Indigenous Studies Program (ISP) earlier this week at the University Club.

June 18, 2010

10 factors associated with 90% risk of stroke

McMaster University researchers have found there are 10 risk factors that determine almost all risks of stroke world-wide.

June 17, 2010

DeGroote celebrates first Master of Communication Management graduating class

The DeGroote School of Business is celebrating the next evolution of Canada's public relations leaders and thinkers.

June 17, 2010

Canadian history professors honoured by peers

Two McMaster history professors walked away from the Canadian Historical Association's (CHA) recent annual awards night with top honours.

June 17, 2010

Hamilton poised to become leader in interactive digital media

McMaster University, Silicon Knights, Mohawk College and the Art Gallery of Hamilton (AGH) have taken the first steps to launch a bold initiative in the eighth art - digital media - with the creation of Eight: The Hamilton Institute for Interactive Digital Media.

June 17, 2010

Funding for research on foreign-trained nurses

Andrea Baumann and her team at the Nursing Health Services Research Unit (NHSRU) are receiving provincial funding for more research to help improve employment for foreign-trained nurses.

June 16, 2010

Discovery may aid remission of ulcerative colitis

McMaster University researchers have identified a specific chemical that may trigger remission in patients with the debilitating disease of ulcerative colitis.

June 16, 2010

USRAs give students chance to research over summer

The fabrication of flying microbots. The role of yoga in muscle development. Research doesn't end with the beginning of summer.

June 15, 2010

DeGroote grad uses MBA training to aid a developing economy

Saving lives in the developing world has always been DeGroote MBA grad Anne Connelly's calling. Understanding that humanitarian aid requires more than just medical personnel, Connelly took her flare for numbers to Doctors Without Borders.

June 15, 2010

[VIDEO] Training for a future in archaeology by studying area past

Anthropology 3CC6: Archaeological Field School allows students the unique opportunity to move from the classroom to a dig site.

June 14, 2010

Synergy camp teaches kids to succeed in business and beyond

Understanding the complex world of commerce doesn't just apply to the business professionals on Bay Street anymore.

June 14, 2010

Astronaut Dave Williams announces a new scholarship

Graduate students studying biomedical engineering received a boost last week from Canadian astronaut, physician and professor of surgery Dave Williams.

June 11, 2010

Engineering convocation today

More than 700 engineering students will receive their degrees today at ceremonies being held in downtown Hamilton.

June 11, 2010

Cleaning up your commute to campus

Leave the car at home for a week and you'll be doing more than just helping to save the environment.

June 11, 2010

Nursing graduate trumps tragedy

Courage will trump tragedy when Karen Vanscoy receives her nursing degree from McMaster University during convocation ceremonies at Hamilton Place today.

June 10, 2010

Social Sciences graduates today

Students in the Faculty of Social Sciences will be conferred degrees today in two ceremonies to be held in downtown Hamilton.

June 10, 2010

New findings may accelerate autism testing and treatment

A leading autism researcher at McMaster University is co-principal investigator for a team of international scientists who have uncovered more key changes in the DNA of individuals with autism.

June 9, 2010

Former football star returns from Grey Cup win to complete MBA

Growing up in Hamilton as a 6 ft 2 in, 298 lb man, McMaster graduate Fabio Filice knew he was big. Very big.