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A vision for change

iBioMed student Kobe Li is expanding access to vision care through his nonprofit, 20/20 Mission. His efforts recently earned him national recognition as a recipient of the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award.
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Undergrad and med students team up to deliver dignity through hygiene kits

McMaster students Myra Godara and Ryan Ho secured funding, rallied volunteers, and assembled 200 kits of high-demand hygiene products for people in need across Hamilton, Niagara, and Waterloo.
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New learning hub explores solutions to financial exclusion

The new Social Impact Hub brings together non-profits, businesses, government, academics and students to co-create solutions that help underserved residents access fair and affordable financial services.
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‘They’re transforming lives, mine included’

69-year-old Wayne Greenway was at risk of winding up in a long-term care home before he signed up for a kinesiology research study. The research is over, but the workouts continue for this grateful study participant.

Making an impact on and off the court

Haben Yohannes celebrated three OUA wins with the men's volleyball team, but it's his work as a community leader he is most proud of.
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Kinesiology grad finds her calling as a scientific illustrator

Olivia Symons uses illustrations to make science more accessible. Her work is helping patients understand both their treatments and the research behind them.
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A storyteller, a scholar, a powerful agent for change

PhD student Maddie Brockbank is bringing men and youths into the conversation about preventing gender-based violence.
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‘Our voices do deserve to be heard’ – Meet the narrator of the film Deskaheh

Third-year student Tekenikhon Doreen co-created the animated film about the Haudenosaunee leader. She's passionate about sharing Indigenous histories with students and communities.
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‘The heartbeat of McMaster’s sports community’

Nicole Jaswal became a Student Field Therapist to support McMaster athletes. Along the way, she forged lifelong connections and found the perfect career path.
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‘I hope to stand as a point of representation for South Asian women’

A Q&A with Humanities/Arts & Science valediction Mona Haider, who graduates this spring with a double major in Communication Studies and French.
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Lucas McDonald’s time at Mac has been busy – and fulfilling

From transferring to Mac in his second year, to finding his place as a mentor and leader - there's been "so many meaningful moments" for this graduating Humanities student.
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“Every student has leadership potential” – pair of presidents play key role in launching academy for future leaders

'Students are our superpower.' Incoming provost Maureen MacDonald recruited two student presidents to help build and launch the Susan Cunningham Science Leadership Academy.