Leadership, Culture & Society

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History PhD candidate receives fellowship to study Black Canadian telegraph workers

Nnamdi Nnake is on a side quest from his study of telegraphy in Nigeria to look at the contributions of Black telegraphists in Canada, including former Lieutenant Governor Lincoln Alexander.

May 6, 2026

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Leadership, Culture & Society

‘We bring the human in’

As the world of work is redefined by AI, communications professor Alex Sévigny is preaching the gospel of opportunity – and the necessity of change.

April 27, 2026

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Leadership, Culture & Society

Do politicians keep their promises? This online tool keeps score

Researchers at McMaster's Digital Society Lab are part of the team behind Polimeter, an online tool that tracks how many promises elected officials keep — and break.

April 27, 2026

Graduating students wearing Kente stoles smile at the Black Graduation celebration 2023

Leadership, Culture & Society

Analysis: Why I celebrate Black graduation magic: An anti-racist perspective

Black graduation celebrations, which are complementary to academic convocations, remind students they are powerfully supported and offer a sense of empowerment and belonging, writes Clare Warner.

April 24, 2026

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Awards & Honours

Two local community research partnerships receive $10K each

The EMBOLDEN study with older adults and a project on local 2SLGBTQ+ histories were recognized at the Community-Engaged Research Awards.

April 8, 2026

Leadership, Culture & Society

Analysis: Donald Trump’s profane and menacing threats against Iran expose the unhinged language of war

Trump's dangerous fusion of militarism, spectacle, authoritarian politics and religious fundamentalism sanctifies violence, cloaking destruction in the language of destiny while rendering its victims invisible, writes Henry Giroux.

April 7, 2026

The giant letters outside Hamilton City Hall spelling out the word Hamilton.

Leadership, Culture & Society

Analysis: Talk matters: How municipal council debates can enhance democracy

At a time of increased polarization and online toxicity, the quality of local democratic conversations may matter as much as the policies they produce, writes Karen Bird.

March 20, 2026

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Impact & Service

Wilson College and People for Education explore the vital role of public education

Professor Kristina Llewellyn delivered a keynote speech and joined a panel discussion with education advocates.

March 19, 2026

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Leadership, Culture & Society

Analysis: Failing to succeed: Why post-secondary students need more room to mess up

Institutions can help students fail in ways that build confidence rather than fear, and ensure that mistakes lead to learning, not lost opportunity, write Melissa Gallina, Akalya Kandiah and John Maclachlan.

March 17, 2026