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Institutional News

Ontario announces $6.4B investment in universities and colleges

Thursday’s announcement also ends a six-year tuition freeze, and enables McMaster and other universities to better support students’ education, well-being and career opportunities.

February 12, 2026

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Institutional News

ETB cleared to partially reopen after flooding 

Floors 1 through 5 of the Engineering Technology Building will reopen on Thursday, Feb. 5 following a safety assessment. 

February 4, 2026

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Impact & Service

McMaster community mourns Professor Emeritus Clarence Kwan 

'The cleverest person I ever had the privilege to work with’ — Colleagues, students and community members pay tribute to the beloved and long-serving DeGroote professor.

January 30, 2026

Awards & Honours

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Awards & Honours

Five members of McMaster community appointed to Order of Ontario 

The Order recognizes Ontarians from a wide range of fields who have made profound contributions to the province and beyond through their achievements and service. 

February 19, 2026

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Awards & Honours

Jamaican student awarded prestigious Brathwaite Scholarship to join McMaster Engineering 

Kaeleigh Lewis joins a growing community of exceptional Caribbean students pursuing degrees at McMaster with the support of Chancellor Nicholas Brathwaite’s PETNA Foundation.

February 19, 2026

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Awards & Honours

McMaster Professor Karen Mossman elected fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology

Mossman has been elected for her globally recognized research in the areas of molecular virology and cancer immunotherapy.

February 19, 2026

Leadership & Governance

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Leadership & Governance

Get to know the CEO of McMaster Innovation Park: Q & A with Gailene Tobin Vandenheuvel

Leadership, innovation and hot yoga: The head of MIP shares insights on her life, approach and vision.

February 26, 2026

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Leadership & Governance

Notice of elections to university-wide governing bodies and faculty committees

Elections will be held March 3 – 5, 2026 to fill vacancies on university-wide governing bodies and faculty committees. 

February 17, 2026

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Leadership & Governance

A life of service and leadership: In memory of L.R. Wilson

A giant in Canadian business and public service, and a visionary and generous friend to the university, Chancellor Emeritus Lynton ‘Red’ Wilson leaves an enduring legacy of leadership.

February 11, 2026

Other news

McMaster and CUPE 3906 Unit 4 reach first tentative agreement Learn More

The new bargaining unit represents Residence Life staff at the university.

ETB cleared to reopen Learn More

Floors 1 through 5 of the Engineering Technology Building will reopen on Thursday, Feb. 5 following a safety assessment.

McMaster and SEIU Local Unit 2 reach tentative agreement Learn More

The university and Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU), Local 2, representing Machinists, have reached a tentative agreement.