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Three people stand in an busy Olympic ice arena, one of them is an athlete.

The power of friendship: Behind Olympian Madeline Schizas’ McMaster journey 

'I truly believe I’ll be friends with my roommates for the rest of my life,' says the figure skater, who graduates from the Faculty of Social Sciences this week — alongside her friends.
A few dozen people line up for a group photo with President Susan Tighe on stage in a concert hall.

President’s Awards recognize employees’ outstanding contributions

Meet the employees and groups who earned the 2025 President’s Awards for Outstanding Service.
Marcy McCall MacBain, Susan Tighe, Jen Heisz and McMaster students chat with an older adult who is working out in a gym setting.

$50M McCall MacBain Foundation gift propels McMaster’s leadership in helping people live longer in good health

The largest philanthropic gift to kinesiology in Canadian university history supports a long-term vision for global healthspan research, education, health policy and community impact.
The Canadian flag at half-mast at the centre of campus

Campus flags lowered in memory of Terry Gingerich

A driver on the Mailroom and Logistics team, Gingerich brought a sense of humour and laughter to the garage.
Khaled Hassanein in a suit and tie, leaning against a filing cabinet and smiling.

Khaled Hassanein reappointed Dean of Business 

Since beginning his tenure as dean in July 2021, Hassanein has led DeGroote through a period of significant growth, transformation and revitalization. 
Sean Corner, wearing a McMaster tie, blazer and white shirt over jeans, smiles outside University Hall.

Sean Corner appointed Acting Dean of the Faculty of Humanities  

Currently the Faculty’s associate dean of undergraduate studies, Corner brings a passion for student success and academic excellence to his new role.
Gillian Goward in front of Edwards Arch

Gillian Goward appointed Dean of the Faculty of Science 

An internationally recognized physical chemist, Goward is the associate dean of Research and External Relations and has twice served as chair of Chemistry & Chemical Biology.
A smiling President Tighe outside a McMaster building on a clear summer day.

‘Act boldly, care deeply, and lead with purpose’ — A message from President Susan Tighe

President Susan Tighe shares a message on the launch of Bolder Together, McMaster’s Strategic Plan 2026-2031.
Students sitting beside and in front of the statue of Senator McMaster on a sunny day.

McMaster launches Bolder Together, strategic plan for the next five years 

A roadmap for the university’s priorities and decision-making in coming years, the plan will provide a united vision for advancing teaching, learning, research and community impact. 
Katie George smiles while standing outdoors on campus. in the corner is a

Katie George builds a community of brilliant, resilient future leaders

As program manager and research coordinator for the McCall MacBain Postdoctoral Fellows Teaching and Leadership Program, George supports and sees the potential in every postdoc.
A smiling Addisu Lashitew wearing a dress shirt and blazer.

Researcher Addisu Lashitew is exploring the sustainability transition 

The Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Enterprise analyzes connections between digital technology and environmental outcomes. 
Karen Robson smiles as she stands in front of the Westdale building that houses the Office of Community Engagement.

McMaster appoints Karen Robson to lead Office of Community Engagement 

The chair of graduate studies in Sociology and the Ontario Research Chair in Academic Achievement and At-risk Youth, Robson has worked with a number of community partners on meaningful discoveries about educational trajectories in Ontario.