McMaster Archive

August 23, 2022

DeGroote grad equips kids with backpacks and confidence

Blerina Ago (BCom '18) started Backpacks for Brainiacs to provide children in need with the basic necessities to help them succeed in school

August 23, 2022

McMaster’s Digital Learning Strategy will enhance learning, improve accessibility

To provide focus and advance the use of technology as a learning tool, McMaster is developing a Digital Learning Strategy framework as part of the Partnered in Teaching and Learning strategy introduced in May 2021.

August 18, 2022

Karim Elemam named incoming president of McMaster Alumni Association Board of Directors

Elemam received his BSc in Computer Science with a minor in business from McMaster in 2006. Passionate about travel and tourism, he's visited over 130 countries and hopes to one day see the whole world. 

August 17, 2022

Betty Julian joins the McMaster Museum of Art as adjunct senior curator

Betty Julian comes to the M(M)A with over thirty years of experience working in the visual arts in a diversity of capacities including as an independent curator of contemporary art, art educator and consultant.

August 16, 2022

McMaster clinical medicine ranks among the best in the world

McMaster University and a number of specific programs and disciplines earned Top 100 spots in the Shanghai Rankings released this week.

August 15, 2022

11 students named Wilson Leadership Scholar Award winners

The winners come from a range of Faculties and programs, and their proposed projects align with the Future of Canada Project 2022 research themes, the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, or both.

August 11, 2022

Continuing Education launches microcredentials for fall term

The new programs focus on specific skills and help address needs in the workforce, building practical knowledge and skills and providing official recognition of their achievements in a digital format.

August 3, 2022

McMaster to open new location at 180 Bloor in Toronto

More than 90 years after relocating to Hamilton, the university is building an 8,000-square-foot event and collaborative learning space across the street from its first home in downtown Toronto.

August 3, 2022

McMaster’s partnership with CityLAB to continue as experiential learning hub made permanent

CityLAB brings together students and faculty from three post-secondary institutions, community stakeholders and City of Hamilton staff to consider solutions to challenges and opportunities faced locally.

August 2, 2022

McMaster launches Good Neighbour campaign

Students moving to the Westdale and Ainslie Wood neighbourhoods this fall have the chance to get to know the families, businesses and other students nearby, and can help make the neighbourhood a great place to live. 

August 2, 2022

Students at Roman villa project help unearth 2,000-year-old artifacts

Amphorae, Roman coins and soot-blackened cookware: McMaster students are literally unearthing fascinating insights into first-century life as they return to an archeological dig in Italy.

August 2, 2022

Tributes flow in for John Bienenstock

John Bienenstock, known internationally as a visionary physician, scientist, academic and a leader at McMaster University, is receiving tributes from his university colleagues. He died July 25 at age 85.

July 29, 2022

Why McMaster donors give: Edward Ballik’s story

The Ballik Indigenous Bursary will provide critical support for the 500+ Indigenous learners at McMaster.

July 27, 2022

Students write playbook that helps women, trans and gender diverse individuals experiencing homelessness access health care

The playbook will serve as a practical guide for communities looking to host events where females, trans and gender diverse persons experiencing homelessness can access health care.

July 27, 2022

Touching history: Collaboration between library and history department gives students a hands-on look at the past

A pilot course born out of a partnership between the history department and the William Ready Division of Archives and Special Collections is giving students the opportunity to engage directly with historical source materials in a hands-on way.  

July 26, 2022

National Academy Orchestra to play an unexpected concert at L.R. Wilson Concert Hall

Conducted by Alain Trudel, the concert will feature piano soloist and former McMaster School of the Arts artist-in-residence and associate professor Valerie Tryon, who will be playing the Liszt Piano Concert No. 1.

July 26, 2022

McMaster wins a record 3 gold medals at cooking competition

A culinary team representing McMaster Hospitality Services in the Canadian College and University Food Service Association (CCUFSA) conference’s annual culinary challenge won a record three gold medals.

July 26, 2022

Speaking the Language of Directorship

Earl Davis explains how the DeGroote School of Business' Chartered Director Program has given him the ability to truly have his voice heard around the board table.

July 22, 2022

Mac grad’s startup personalizes osteoarthritis therapy on the go

Matthew Rosato aims to help millions living with osteoarthritis and mobility challenges through his health tech startup, which was recently recognized by the Arthritis Society of Canada.

July 22, 2022

Family medicine and De dwa da dehs nye>s partner to create Indigenous well-being centre

Located in the McQuesten neighbourhood, the Biindigen Centre will house a health-care centre and offices of Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg, a multiservice Indigenous organization, as well as Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services.