Daily News

September 9, 2021

A handy reminder as you join our community: This is your home, and we appreciate your help taking care of it and of each other. 

September 8, 2021

Students, faculty and staff who are coming to any McMaster location or affiliate location for the first time ever or for the first time since the start of the pandemic in March 2020 are required to complete Back to Mac COVID-19 Training.  

September 7, 2021

That bounce in your step, that little sizzle of energy you feel? It’s because our community is slowly, steadily, safely coming back to Mac. Here’s how Day 1 went. 

September 7, 2021

Beginning September 7th, anyone attending a McMaster campus or facility location (including hospital settings) is required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

September 7, 2021

Whether you’ve been on campus throughout the pandemic, are returning to a familiar place, arriving in Hamilton for the first time, or joining us remotely, welcome back to McMaster!

September 6, 2021

The MacCheck digital tool is now available via website browser on any device (smartphone, laptop or tablet).

September 3, 2021

With days to go before the start of the fall semester, instructors have questions about what to expect. This guide is intended to provide key information you will need for the first few weeks of term. 

September 3, 2021

With days to go before the start of the fall semester, employees have questions about what to expect. This guide is intended to provide key information and resources you will need for the first few weeks of term. 

September 3, 2021

Whether you have been on campus throughout the pandemic, are returning to a familiar place or are arriving in Hamilton for the first time. This guide gives you the most important information and resources you will need for the first few weeks of term.

September 2, 2021

Starting September 7, all McMaster faculty, students and staff will be required to upload proof of vaccination to the MacCheck digital tool and complete daily COVID health screening to go to any McMaster campus or location.

September 2, 2021

McMaster has been named among the world’s top 100 universities for the fifth year in a row, according to a key international ranking that spans more than 1,600 institutions worldwide.

September 1, 2021

We spoke with Dr. Zain Chagla, associate professor of Medicine to answer questions about the rare cases where there may be a medical exemption, and how vaccines are proven to be safe and effective.  

September 1, 2021

On Tuesday, the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities provided direction on physical distancing requirements for the Fall.

August 30, 2021

The university has received notification of a confirmed COVID-19 case on campus involving a student/staff member who was last on campus August 29 in MUSC.

August 27, 2021

Learn more about two newer SUSTAIN courses that tap into lived experience and encourage students to draw connections between equity and sustainability.

August 27, 2021

Businessman, philanthropist, professor and McMaster grad Paul MacPherson ’57 leaves a remarkable legacy – one that will continue to be felt at McMaster for generations to come. 

August 26, 2021

Focusing on social justice, accessibility and creative collaboration, the new iArts Bachelor of Fine Arts program will combine a wide range of creative practices, including visual art, theatre, film, and art history.   

August 26, 2021

This year, more than 7,000 first-year students, from 142 countries across six continents, are coming together to form the incoming first-year student community. Here’s what you need to know for Welcome Week 2021.

August 25, 2021

Biomedical and mechanical engineering student Lianna Genovese invented Guided Hands to help people with limited hand mobility write, paint, draw and access technology.

August 25, 2021

The university’s access was set to expire this summer, but the renewal means that active McMaster students, faculty and staff will continue to have free, unlimited usage of this resource.