McMaster Archive

June 12, 2025

Bruce Newbold appointed Acting Dean of the Faculty of Science

Bruce Newbold brings 25 years of teaching, research and leadership experience at McMaster to the role of Acting Dean of the Faculty of Science.

June 12, 2025

Message from the acting provost on the approval of McMaster’s 2025-26 budget 

The Board of Governors has approved McMaster University’s consolidated budget for the 2025-26 academic year. 

June 12, 2025

Reflections on a presidency: A conversation with David Farrar

On June 30, David Farrar will conclude his term as McMaster’s eighth president. As he prepares for his next chapter, Farrar shares his insights on leadership in turbulent times, building on McMaster’s “radical roots,” and life after the presidency.

June 11, 2025

Four McMaster artists nominated for Hamilton Arts Awards

Adrien Crossman, Ardyn Gibbs, Eli Nolet and Deborah Sloboda are on the shortlist for the Hamilton Arts Awards in the Creator Awards category. 

June 11, 2025

Congratulations Spring 2025 McMaster graduates

Your one-stop shop for stories, videos and highlights from Spring 2025 convocation ceremonies and celebration events.

June 10, 2025

Celebrating teaching excellence

Meet the four exceptional recipients of the 2025 President’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching and Learning.

June 10, 2025

Balancing student life and startup success: Power of Play co-founders share their story

For two McMaster University students, managing academic demands while growing their venture is made more seamless by a degree that integrates entrepreneurship with health sciences and engineering.

June 6, 2025

Thank you and farewell to departing President David Farrar 

Students, faculty and staff gathered to honour Farrar's steady leadership, impact and legacy as his term as McMaster President draws to a close. 

June 6, 2025

Lessons from the National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month launch event

Featuring keynotes from Amazing Race winners James Makokis and Anthony Johnson, the McMaster event touched on allyship, intersectionality and power in community

June 5, 2025

Generative AI and teaching, learning and research at McMaster

A snapshot of Gen AI use at the university would show a community experimenting with new approaches, rethinking old ones, and grappling with the implications of rapid change.

June 5, 2025

Why donors give: Brenda Vrkljan

The McMaster professor's father found a new sense of community and purpose through the MacSeniors program at the Physical Activity Centre of Excellence.

June 4, 2025

Alumni Awards recognize remarkable grads

The Alumni Awards ceremony, being held June 5, is an inspiring celebration of the accomplishments of McMaster's outstanding graduates and students.

June 3, 2025

First-of-its-kind collaboration: McMaster fellowship fast-tracks international doctors’ careers in PEI 

The partnership with PEI provides an accelerated and practical route for highly trained specialist international physicians to begin practising medicine in Canada.

May 30, 2025

Meet this spring’s honorary degree recipients 

From foundational work in evidence-based medicine to the cutting edge of AI in business, McMaster is recognizing nine extraordinary individuals for their accomplishments and contributions at this year’s spring convocation ceremonies. 

May 30, 2025

“Every student has leadership potential” – pair of presidents play key role in launching academy for future leaders

'Students are our superpower.' Incoming provost Maureen MacDonald recruited two student presidents to help build and launch the Susan Cunningham Science Leadership Academy.

May 30, 2025

“Teaching got me through the hard time” – When the classroom became a refuge for Kinesiology’s Krista Howarth

Assistant professor Krista Howarth says teaching, and the kindness of students and colleagues, got her through the 20 months that her husband battled cancer.

May 30, 2025

Behind the construction: A peek inside the McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery

DeGroote Commerce Society president Adrita Banik takes us behind the scenes of the future new home for DeGroote students.

May 30, 2025

“I’ve had the coolest mentors of all time”

How teaching and research experiences at the Baby Lab changed everything for psychology undergrad Maya Mammon.

May 29, 2025

Indigenous History Month 2025 – Events and Resources

Throughout June, McMaster is celebrating National Indigenous History Month by highlighting First Nations, Inuit and Métis histories, voices and events. 

May 28, 2025

‘Community is so important to who I am’

How finding her community at McMaster made all the difference for Sarah Cushnie – and inspired her to give back.