McMaster Archive

June 16, 2023

‘Carry that spirit to other nations’ — Nobel laureate Ellen Johnson Sirleaf visits McMaster

Africa’s first female head of state met with Black students, faculty and staff after receiving an honorary doctorate this week. 

June 16, 2023

Search for McMaster’s new Chief Financial Officer begins

The role of the Associate Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer encompasses overseeing and executing the university's financial plans and strategies. 

June 15, 2023

Dear first years: Words of wisdom from valedictorians 

We asked this year’s valedictorians to share some advice for first years at McMaster. Here’s what they said. 

June 15, 2023

Convocation 2023: Blazing a trail in Latin American studies

When he came to McMaster, Ian-Carlo Morales-Nunez had no idea how the next few years would play out. This week, he graduates with the university's very first minor in Latin American and Latinx studies.

June 13, 2023

Meet the 2023 University Scholars 

These scholars have distinguished themselves internationally and demonstrated a commitment to the discovery, communication and preservation of knowledge, as well as excellence in education and serving local and global communities.

June 12, 2023

Memories of Mac: Valedictorians weigh in 

We asked this year’s valedictorians about some of their more memorable moments at McMaster. Here’s what they said. 

June 8, 2023

Message from the provost on the 2023-24 consolidated budget

McMaster’s consolidated budget for 2023-24 has been approved by the Board of Governors.

June 8, 2023

McMaster staff recognized with President’s Awards for Outstanding Service

The annual awards recognize staff, or groups of staff, from across McMaster who have gone above and beyond in their roles

June 7, 2023

Meet the 2023 recipients of the President’s Award of Excellence in Student Leadership

From advocating for gender equity, to empowering Black-identifying student athletes, to helping create a more sustainable campus, five exceptional students are being recognized for their contributions to the McMaster community.

June 7, 2023

MELD program empowers students to begin their undergraduate journey with confidence

The McMaster English Language Development (MELD) Diploma offers the opportunity for international students whose primary language is not English to develop the language skills and confidence they need to succeed in an academic environment.  

June 6, 2023

Celebrating excellence in Teaching and Learning

Eight faculty members are the recipients of the 2023 President’s Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching and Learning, the highest distinction for teaching excellence a faculty member can receive at the university.

June 6, 2023

Why McMaster donors give: Gail Phillips

For Gail Phillips, McMaster’s Physical Activity Centre of Excellence (PACE), was not only a place to recover following a cancer diagnosis, but one where she found a true community.

June 5, 2023

Provost begins search for associate vice-president, Academic Planning and Finance

The AVP will provide senior support and advice to the Provost and other senior leaders in the areas of policy development, strategic planning and resource allocation.

June 5, 2023

Winnipeg student wins National Brain Bee competition at McMaster

Aspiring neuroscientist Mark Piasecki competed against 17 other regional champions in tests of their knowledge of the brain and the nervous system.

June 5, 2023

Meet the 2023 McMaster Alumni Award recipients

From entrepreneurs, to pioneering health researchers, to environmentalists and artists — here are the 14 McMaster Alumni honoured for their incredible achievements.

June 5, 2023

McMaster releases provisional guidelines for the use of generative Artificial Intelligence in the classroom

The guidelines for instructors and students, developed by McMaster’s Task Force on Generative AI in Teaching and Learning, have been released ahead of schedule to help instructors plan for the fall term.

June 2, 2023

Award-winning author Charlotte Gray donates archive to McMaster

The Charlotte Gray Archive is publicly available at the William Ready Division of Archives and Research Collections in the McMaster University Library.

June 1, 2023

National Indigenous History Month: a time for education and reflection

Here are some educational resources from within the McMaster community that can be accessed throughout the month by those wishing to learn more about the impact of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

June 1, 2023

Pride Month at Mac: Here’s what you need to know 

Local events, organizations and resources to mark Pride Month and celebrate the richness that 2SLGBTQ+ individuals bring to our communities.

May 29, 2023

It’s National Accessibility Week

The Equity and Inclusion Office is releasing the Accessibility and Disability Inclusion Update 2021-2022 in the Pressbook format to support open access educational resources and enhanced digital accessibility efforts at the university.