Awards & Honours

Sociology professor emeritus John Fox, who passed away in 2025, was awarded the Distinguished Career Award for the Practice of Sociology.

Miller will use the new funding to support the development of next-generation inhaled vaccines that prevent respiratory infections caused by viruses with epidemic and pandemic potential.

Emily Gustus, Jin Lu Yu, and Hector Loiselle have been awarded more than $100,000 over four years of undergraduate study for their desire to leave the world better than they found it.

These early-career scholars have secured a total of $2.8 million in the first phase of CIRTA funding for their research on topics that include AI, climate justice and autism.

Community members are invited to nominate candidates for honorary degrees, who will address the 2027 graduating class during a spring or fall convocation ceremony.

McMaster University has been recognized for outstanding achievements in communications from the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE) at this year’s Prix d’Excellence Celebration.

The university also ranked seventh in the world and first in Canada in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Rankings for SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being. 

This year’s Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education conference brought together educators, administrators and students to explore innovative and collaborative approaches in education.

McMaster’s Chancellor Emeritus has re-created a piece of pottery for the Oval Office exhibit. Her father, Steve Smith, created the original, which was on display in the Obama White House.

The national award recognizes a long-term effort to make institutional data more reliable, connected and easier to use.

Meet the employees and groups who earned the 2025 President’s Awards for Outstanding Service.

The 2026 MetSoc Distinguished Materials Scientist Award recognizes Phillion for his contributions to alloy solidification, microscopy, steelmaking and service to the materials community.