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A laptop is open to the Vote Compass website. Behind the laptop, the words 'Digital Society Lab' appear on the wall.

McMaster researchers develop Vote Compass tool to help voters in the municipal elections

The latest edition of Vote Compass allows voters to compare their views with those of local candidates across the province.
A woman holding an iPad sits in front of a waterfall in Hamilton.

Fallin’ for Hamilton

Olive Thomas is studying waterfalls and erosion on the Niagara escarpment to help guide Hamilton's future.
Ron Schlegel smiles while wearing maroon and red academic regalia during McMaster University's 2018 convocation ceremony.

Ron Schlegel remembered for a lifetime of service and philanthropy

The founder of Schlegel Villages leaves a legacy of advancing groundbreaking research in aging, mental health, addiction and trauma.
Wynne-Ann Huinink and Fred Moyes sit together on a couch, smiling and wearing McMaster-branded sweaters.

‘Fred was once my teacher but in the end he became my dear friend’

Three decades after taking his class, a Mac grad reconnected with the clever, legendary professor who changed her life. Their friendship, in his final years, was a gift for them both.
A framed print by Norval Morrisseau, beside two other Morrisseau prints, on a wood table.

McMaster staff member finds, donates Morrisseau prints to Indigenous Health Learning Lodge

'I felt a responsibility to do something good with these,' says Megan Somers, who found three prints by renowned Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau in a local thrift store.
A large group of people stands for a photo in front of a fancy house.

‘Your presence has a purpose’: Black students learn from industry leaders

Inaugural Black Leadership Academy provides a forum for Black students to learn about leadership through relationships.
Lines of students holding ropes to pull a decorated truck.

Heavy lifting: Engineering students set to pull bus for charity  

A long-standing McMaster Engineering tradition returns to Bayfront Park this week to raise money for Hamilton’s Neighbour to Neighbour Centre. 
Four people stand in a gymnasium in front of a large pop-up planetarium.

Have planetarium, will travel

McMaster professor and students bring Giizhebaa Giizhig: Revolving Sky event to Mattagami First Nation.
Two people embrace, in front of a green-toned neighbourhood.

Helping Black communities build climate resilience

Ingrid Waldron's work on climate resilience in Black communities gets increased visibility with new online portal.
Seven people stand together in a wine cellar lined with wooden barrels. The group is posed in a stone-walled underground space with rows of barrels extending into the background. Several individuals are holding wine glasses, and the cellar is softly lit with warm lighting that highlights the barrels and the vaulted ceiling.

Inspired by lifesaving cancer care, McNally family makes $5-million gift to McMaster

The gift will support future cancer specialists and advance lung cancer research and care.
Hamilton Hall in the spring sunshine

McMaster to host National Building Reconciliation Forum 2027

National gathering will bring together Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, faculty, staff, community members and post-secondary leaders to advance reconciliation in higher education.
Allison Williams, smiling and sitting on a table in a classroom.

McMaster researcher leads international partnership to help employers support caregiving employees

Allison Williams has been awarded $2.47M for a vast research initiative that will improve work-life balance for people who juggle their jobs with unpaid caregiving.