McMaster mourns the loss of student Adrian Winter

Flags on campus will be lowered today as the community pauses to honour his memory.

June 26, 2026

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McMaster University is mourning the passing of Adrian Winter, a third-year student in the Faculty of Engineering.  

Winter was a varsity wrestler for the McMaster Marauders in 2023-24 and 2024-25, and a member of the 2024-25 McMaster Engineering EcoCAR EV Challenge team.  

The university extends its sincere condolences to Winter’s family, friends and all those affected by this loss. 

“Our thoughts are with Adrian’s family, friends, and classmates,” said Sean Van Koughnett, Associate Vice-President, Students.  

“This is a heartbreaking loss, and we encourage anyone in our community who is struggling to reach out for support.”  

Flags on campus will be lowered to half-mast today, as our community pauses to honour Winter’s memory. Click here for his obituary and information on visitation.  

Click here for resources if you or someone you know needs support. 

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