McMaster Archive

May 26, 2022

Mac grad Maryanne Oketch wins Survivor

'We’re not even slightly surprised': People who knew her at Mac always knew she'd succeed.

May 26, 2022

Musician and artist Tom Wilson donates archive to McMaster Library

The collection includes some of the Canadian music legend's sound recordings, photos, drawings, two paintings, notebooks, memoir proofs and other items.

May 26, 2022

Meet School of Nursing valedictorian Alex Skipper

"Don’t be afraid of reaching out and asking for help from those around you." We asked the School of Nursing valedictorian a few questions about himself. Here's what he had to say.

May 25, 2022

Convocation: A guide to McMaster University traditions

Since its founding in 1887, thousands of McMaster University students have celebrated and been celebrated at convocation ceremonies. Many official, and unofficial traditions have grown from these celebrations.

May 24, 2022

Meet Health Sciences valedictorian Jacqueline Rintjema

"If you don’t ask, the answer will always be no." So we asked this year's Health Sciences valedictorian a few questions about herself. Here's what she had to say.

May 24, 2022

Convocation 2022: Journey to the finish line

This is your one-stop shop for stories, videos and highlights from spring 2022 convocation ceremonies and legacy events, taking place from May 24 - June 17, 2022.

May 20, 2022

Six McMaster researchers recognized as University Scholars 

University 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.

May 20, 2022

New e-book explores ongoing legacy of Shakespeare and/as adaptation

A new e-book created by a McMaster researcher and an English and Cultural Studies student explores the adaptations of Shakespeare's work by each generation and culture that received his works.

May 18, 2022

Two McMaster student-led projects nominated to international round of global competition

The innovative ideas put forward by two groups of McMaster students have been nominated to the international round of the U21 RISE Awards.

May 18, 2022

Meet McMaster’s spring 2022 honorary degree recipients

From working to break the cycle of child poverty to advancing inclusive excellence in the tech sector, this year’s honorary degree recipients include ten of the best and brightest in their respective fields.

May 18, 2022

Reflections on Bertrand Russell’s relevance on 150th anniversary of his birth

McMaster's Andrew Bone, Nicholas Griffin, and Alexander Klein share their thoughts on the ongoing importance of the British philosopher and peace advocate.

May 17, 2022

McMaster remembers Buffalo shooting victims, reaffirms commitment to anti-racism

As the McMaster community remembers the victims of the mass shooting in Buffalo and condems racial violence, we must press ahead with efforts to educate, resist and eradicate systemic racism.  

May 16, 2022

Updates to McMaster’s COVID-19 safety measures

The university will pause its mask mandate as of June 1, but continues to strongly encourage our community to wear a mask indoors or in close proximity to others while outdoors.

May 16, 2022

McMaster seeks proposals for transformative initiatives that benefit equity-deserving groups

The university is making seed funding available as part of Phase 2 of the STEER/R Program, and will prioritize initiatives aimed at supporting Black students, scholars and staff.

May 16, 2022

The Queen’s Baton heads to McMaster

McMaster University is one of the next stops for the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay.

May 12, 2022

New exhibit celebrates 150 years of Bertrand Russell

Scientists for Peace: the Russell-Einstein Manifesto and the Pugwash Conference is open to the public from now until December.

May 12, 2022

Thank you for supporting McMaster’s Day of Giving

McMaster’s inaugural Day of Giving has raised more than $2.8 million and engaged 1,220 members of the university community through giving and participation in events.

May 11, 2022

Storytelling project highlights unique experiences of Black, Indigenous students

A new digital storytelling project, developed in celebration of McMaster’s inaugural Day of Giving, is centralizing the stories and voices of Black and Indigenous students.

May 9, 2022

Sustainable chemistry program gives students tools to tackle major societal and environmental issues

McMaster's Honours Sustainable Chemistry program aims to help students identify and implement better ways to practice chemistry through a sustainability lens.

May 9, 2022

McMaster maps supporting cast in war film Operation Mincemeat

Rare maps from McMaster University Library are once again in the spotlight in the new wartime cinematic thriller, Operation Mincemeat.