Impact & Service

Since its founding in 1887, thousands of McMaster University students have celebrated and been celebrated at convocation ceremonies. Many official, and unofficial traditions have grown from these celebrations.

From working to break the cycle of child poverty to advancing inclusive excellence in the tech sector, this year's honorary degree recipients include ten of the best and brightest in their respective fields.

McMaster Engineering grads are helping to fight climate change at a critical time. Meet four people at global engineering consultancy Hatch, who are working in solar, nuclear and hydrometallurgy.

Alumni Engagement Director Karen McQuigge reflects on the legendary Mac grad known to many as "the father of Ontario reforestation."

The Honours Life Sciences program at McMaster is marking 25 years of excellence by featuring and reflecting on the experiences of its faculty, current students, and alumni.

The marine biologist and Mac grad discovered a whole new ecosystem on the ocean floor, fundamentally changing medicine, astrophysics and how we understand evolution.

Shania Bhopa is the author of 'Gurk and Bianca: The great adventure of the gut and the brain on a path to mindfulness.'

McMaster graduate Hila Taraky and her mother Marufa Shinwari, a PhD student at McMaster, are drawing on their experiences as refugees, working with community partners across Hamilton to support those displaced and targeted by the Taliban in their home country of Afghanistan.

Mac grads Keegan Johnson and Rachel Wilson-Jeffers share their stories to help remind others that while life doesn't always take the route one expects, the unexpected detours can still bring joy.

Melissa Hatcher '08 shares what it's like to work in sports and event marketing, her experience with Team Canada and some memories from her time at McMaster.

Engineering grad Feyisayo Enuiyin, a past-president of the National Society of Black Engineers' McMaster Chapter, talks about empowering the community and being a Black woman in STEM.

Actor and comedian Eugene Levy is remembering his friend and former McMaster classmate Ivan Reitman. Reitman died Saturday at the age of