McMaster Archive

September 4, 2024

Welcome to McMaster: Fall 2024 message from the provost

Through collaborative efforts, our focus remains on fostering an environment that supports student success and nurtures academic excellence.

September 3, 2024

McMaster is a campus for everyone: A message from the President

We all have a key role to play in welcoming people to our campus, just as each of us has a role to play in making the university a diverse and supportive community.

August 31, 2024

The countdown is on for McMaster Homecoming 2024

The McMaster Students Union, in partnership with Student Affairs, is reintroducing a Homecoming event – with a twist.

August 30, 2024

In pictures: Welcome Week 2024

Fun and friendly, optimistic and exuberant: Thanks to thousands of reps, volunteers, staff and faculty, university life for this year's cohort of first-years is off to an unforgettable start.

August 30, 2024

McMaster develops and shares open resources on using generative AI in education

Guidelines, modules, a course assessment tool and even a podcast: McMaster experts are leading the way on generative AI with a robust suite of resources, and other institutions are paying attention.

August 30, 2024

Welcome Week + 5 more ways McMaster welcomes students  

Classes start next week, but the energy on campus has been building with programming throughout the month of August.

August 28, 2024

New Postdoc Entrepreneur Fellowship helps innovators bring their research to the market

Applications are open for the Postdoc Entrepreneur Fellowship, which provides a year of salary support to a postdoctoral fellow as they advance their entrepreneurial ventures.

August 28, 2024

Meet Anna Chatterton, the 2024-25 Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer in Residence

The Hamilton playwright, librettist and performer will mentor and support writers from the community through workshops and one-on-one consultations. 

August 27, 2024

A culture of consent: What you need to know about ‘It Takes All of Us’

It Takes All of Us is a free online session that increases awareness of gender-based and sexual violence and fosters a campus culture of respect and consent. 

August 27, 2024

Tour McMaster’s newest residence

10 Bay is built with everything students need

August 22, 2024

iBioMed grad Lianna Genovese wins Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award

Genovese founded ImaginAble Solutions, a company that creates assistive technology to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities. 

August 22, 2024

Health, safety and well-being supports to start the school year

Tips and links to resources for students, faculty and staff as we get set to start the 2024-2025 academic year.

August 21, 2024

Over 4,000 Marauders to move into residence this weekend

Get ready to cheer — move-in weekend is here!

August 21, 2024

Summer camps legend Mark Haggarty retires

It’s hard to overstate how important and beloved Mark Haggarty is at McMaster Sport Fitness School summer camp. Colleagues and campers are celebrating his remarkable impact and legacy as he retires.

August 20, 2024

Welcome to the neighbourhood

The Good Neighbour campaign encourages students settling in to the Westdale and Ainslie Wood areas to get to know the people around them and to contribute to a great living environment.

August 19, 2024

Power of Play: Student innovators are developing medical device for children

A team of student entrepreneurs is developing an innovative toy-like medical device that makes health care more accessible for children by accurately measuring their hand grip strength.  

August 16, 2024

Same plants, new house: Volunteers parade through campus for greenhouse move

More than 80 volunteers lent a helping hand as the new McMaster Learning and Discovery Greenhouse receives the last of its diverse plant collection.

August 15, 2024

You don’t need 20/20 vision to be a visionary 

Fourth year communication studies and media arts student Joshua Ang created and hosts a new show about tabletop games, growing up and living with a disability. 

August 15, 2024

Teaching awards? They’re probably somewhere under this huge trove of student tributes

Ayesha Khan has been recognized more than once with teaching awards, but what she really values is the large — and growing — stash of hand-written, heartfelt notes from her students.

August 15, 2024

Keenan Jeppesen appointed director of McMaster Athletics and Recreation

A respected leader with deep roots in the McMaster and Hamilton communities, Jeppesen will champion excellence in varsity athletics, lead the comprehensive recreation program and build engagement and partnerships.