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University veterinarian Kathleen Delaney receives Harry C. Rowsell Lifetime Achievement Award

The award from the Canadian Council on Animal Care recognizes Delaney’s exceptional contributions to animal care and welfare practices in science.  
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‘He is the GOAT’: Students select MSU Teaching Award winners 

In their own words, here's what students had to say about their instructors’ teaching, kindness, communication, energy and commitment to student success. 
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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. 
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Udbhav Ram’s co-op supervisors flew in from Alabama to give him an award

'Co-op can open all kinds of doors.' The Faculty of Science undergraduate researcher is sharing insights and encouragement from his experience with his peers.
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Professor Eric Brown awarded prestigious Arthur Wynne Gold Medal 

The Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences' highest honour recognizes Brown's internationally renowned research on bacterial systems biology and antimicrobial drug discovery.
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McMaster advances to 56th in the world for life sciences and medicine

McMaster ranked among the top 35 in anatomy and physiology, nursing, kinesiology and medicine in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by subject.
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PhD student Albert Ashong wins Canadian Black Scientists Network award

The Excellence in Research and Innovation Award recognizes Ashong's exceptional innovation and leadership within Canada’s Black STEM community and his commitment to fostering research spaces where everyone feels they belong.
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Linguistics professor Victor Kuperman awarded a 2026 Killam Fellowship 

Kuperman’s research project will focus on using AI to improve adult literacy, especially for newcomers to Canada.
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Meet the 2026 Women of Distinction at McMaster

Seven of the nine extraordinary women who were recognized at the YWCA Hamilton's Women of Distinction celebration have strong ties to the university.
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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. 
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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.
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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.