McMaster Archive

November 5, 2024

Archives Alive talk celebrates heroic life of Canadian veteran  

The free presentation on Nov. 7 shares the harrowing survival story of Keith Patrick, a Second World War wireless operator and air gunner whose plane was shot down by enemy fighters in 1944.

November 4, 2024

From vision to reality: McLean family gets an inside look at the new McLean Centre

The first official hard hat tour brought to life their plans for the McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery, an innovative space where students, faculty, staff and community partners will work together to solve real-world problems.

November 1, 2024

Student clubs showcase global cultures

Visitors and passersby in MUSC got to try new activities and snacks at Cultural Fest, celebrating student-run cultural clubs, as part of International Education Week.

November 1, 2024

Sunken treasure: McMaster grad reunited with ring lost in ocean 47 years ago

Morgan Perigo ’65 never expected to see his McMaster graduation ring again after losing it in the ocean off the coast of Barbados in 1977.

October 31, 2024

McMaster alumnae, faculty recognized among Canada’s most powerful women

Four distinguished McMaster University alumni and a faculty member have been named to the Women’s Executive Network (WXN) 2024 Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women.

October 30, 2024

Student guides bring new enthusiasm to reactor tours — and science

For a lot of visitors, a tour of the McMaster Nuclear Reactor marks their very first time learning about nuclear science. And that makes the student tour guides ambassadors for not only the reactor, but a wide field of science and industry.

October 30, 2024

McMaster Board meeting hears from student groups

Two McMaster student groups, McMaster Hillel and Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR) presented their views to the university’s Board of Governors at its October 24th meeting.

October 28, 2024

Health Sciences student awarded Killam Fellowship 

‘I want to see how far I can take myself,’ says Ashley Jong, a third-year student who will spend the winter term at the University of Washington in Seattle, learning more about the U.S. health-care system. 

October 28, 2024

Wilson College leads discussion on U.S. election and its impact on Canadians 

Joined by a sold-out in-person audience and nearly 300 online viewers, an expert panel explored bilateral trade, the role of the media, political integrity and other key topics.

October 25, 2024

Nuclear Now: Students explore career pathways at networking event

McMaster students connected with employers and graduates from a range of fields in the nuclear sector — including clean energy, environmental science, medical isotope research and radiation protection — at the second annual Nuclear Now careers event.

October 25, 2024

In Pictures: Harvest Dinner fosters community for international students during Fall Reading Break

The annual event brought together international students and community members to share a meal and connect through activities.

October 25, 2024

Alumni Career Services marks 20 years of helping graduates succeed in the workforce

ACS offers a range of career and job search supports for alumni for up to five years after their graduation.

October 25, 2024

Cheryl Louzado appointed director of Equity, Inclusion and Anti-oppression 

A respected leader and communicator, Louzado will lead the design and delivery of equity, diversity and anti-oppression programs and initiatives at McMaster. 

October 24, 2024

McMaster names next president

McMaster University is pleased to announce the appointment of its 9th president and vice-chancellor, Dr. Susan Tighe.

October 23, 2024

In photos: Scenes from safety drill at McMaster Nuclear Reactor

University leaders, staff and city emergency services participated in the planned exercise, which is designed to test McMaster and the city’s response to the very unlikely event of an emergency scenario.  

October 22, 2024

‘Together, we can work to stop the climate crisis’

International researchers, students, policymakers and community members exchanged insights and ideas and explored environmental, social and economic solutions to climate change at the third annual Canada-Caribbean Institute Research Symposium, held at McMaster.

October 21, 2024

Fête de la science brings Hamilton families to campus for a celebration of science

The youth-focused event promotes the sharing of knowledge between scientists and the community.

October 18, 2024

France appoints professor Hatem Zurob to prestigious Order of Academic Palms

The prestigious award recognizes the engineering professor's outstanding contributions to education as 'a shining example of academic excellence.'

October 18, 2024

Celebrating Nuclear Science Week at McMaster

From Oct. 21-25, a series of on-campus events will provide an opportunity for community members to learn more about the nuclear research that's helping shape a cleaner, healthier future for all.  

October 16, 2024

McMaster University Library releases 2023-24 impact report

The report offers readers insight into how the university library supports teaching, learning and research within the McMaster community and beyond.