McMaster Archive

September 23, 2022

National Truth and Reconciliation Day Panel Discussion

Members of our campus community are invited to attend the National Truth and Reconciliation Day Panel Discussion hosted by Indigenous Studies faculty.

September 23, 2022

‘I’m making difficult connections and having difficult conversations’

Zahra Tootonsab, a PhD student in the Faculty of Humanities and a Wilson Leadership Scholar Award recipient, shares the influences on her work in environmental activism and water security.

September 23, 2022

Annual Gandhi lecture will focus on climate change

Mustafa Santiago Ali, the vice president of environmental justice, climate and community revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation, will deliver the 21st annual Mahatma Gandhi Lecture on Non-Violence.

September 23, 2022

Ignite Program gives first-year international students tools to thrive at McMaster

The Ignite Program helps first-year international students living in residence get acquainted with campus and the city, and get connected to resources that will help them excel during their time at McMaster.

September 21, 2022

McMaster to honour Nobel laureates at special street naming ceremony

The names of McMaster alumni and Nobel laureates Myron Scholes and Donna Strickland will become permanent fixtures on campus. 

September 21, 2022

Wilson Leadership Scholar Award recipients reflect on program’s lasting impact

Launched in 2016 by Lynton “Red” Wilson, Chair of the Wilson Foundation and Chancellor Emeritus of McMaster University, the award recognizes and nurtures leadership potential in undergraduate and graduate students at McMaster, which hosts the award.

September 21, 2022

In photos: A celebration of a transformational $50M investment in Canada’s future leaders

A celebration was held Tuesday to mark Lynton "Red" Wilson’s remarkable $50-million investment to establish a comprehensive leadership college at McMaster University.

September 20, 2022

L.R. “Red” Wilson: A champion of McMaster University

For more than six decades, L.R. "Red" Wilson has been an extraordinary champion of McMaster University. View a timeline of his many contributions here.

September 20, 2022

Events and resources ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

While the university is open on Sept. 30, there will be no classes, offering an opportunity to learn about the history and ongoing legacy of residential schools, and to reflect on truth and reconciliation, as well as on the potential of universities to drive meaningful change.

September 20, 2022

Livestream: Celebrating a $50M investment in a new generation of leaders

Join us as we celebrate a transformational $50M investment in Canada’s future leaders. McMaster University is launching Canada’s most comprehensive leadership college.

September 16, 2022

Largest gift to the liberal arts in Canada will create unique leadership college at McMaster

Chancellor Emeritus L.R. “Red” Wilson ’62 invests $50 million to establish the Wilson College of Leadership and Civic Engagement.

September 15, 2022

McMaster remembers Michael G. DeGroote

McMaster is deeply saddened to learn of Mr. DeGroote’s passing and honours his unwavering support for the university

September 14, 2022

City of Hamilton introduces bylaw and zero tolerance zone to discourage street parties

With the community in mind, the City of Hamilton, Hamilton Police and McMaster are working together to discourage unsanctioned street parties.

September 12, 2022

Architecture of health lecture series kicks off

September 9, 2022

In photos: Students return to campus for first week of classes

This week marked the start of a new academic year and the return of thousands of students to campus.

September 9, 2022

Campus Accessible Tech Space reopens, bigger and better than before

The space, which offers students a range of sophisticated assistive tech, has been expanded and redesigned.

September 8, 2022

University statement regarding the death of Queen Elizabeth II

McMaster University joins the global community in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Flags will be lowered in her honour.

September 8, 2022

Honouring Paul Bates: A tribute from DeGroote School of Business Dean Khaled Hassanein

Former DeGroote dean Paul Bates will be remembered 'as not only as a man whose thoughtful approach created community, but also as a visionary leader who transformed the school with his many contributions.'

September 8, 2022

SVPRO partners with students to build a culture of consent on campus

From a consent-educating drag queen to peer educators, the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office offers extensive training and resources for students, faculty and staff to disrupt harm and respond to disclosures.

September 8, 2022

Meet the new chair of McMaster’s Board of Governors

Distinguished business leader and McMaster graduate Jane Allen is McMaster’s new chair of the Board of Governors.