Leadership & Governance

Live stream today: President Tighe’s installation

Join the celebration of a milestone in McMaster's history with Susan Tighe's installation as president and vice-chancellor.

September 16, 2025

A graphic showing a photo of President Susan Tighe on the left, and a crest on the right with the text 'IX President.'

Join the celebration of a milestone in McMaster’s history with Susan Tighe’s installation as president and vice-chancellor.

The installation of President and Vice-chancellor Susan Tighe will be live streamed here today, Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 2:30 p.m.

Today marks a milestone moment in McMaster’s history Susan Tighe is installed as the university’s ninth president and vice-chancellor.

Please share in this celebration by joining the live stream, above.

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