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Marcy McCall MacBain, Susan Tighe, Jen Heisz and McMaster students chat with an older adult who is working out in a gym setting.

$50M McCall MacBain Foundation gift propels McMaster’s leadership in helping people live longer in good health

The largest philanthropic gift to kinesiology in Canadian university history supports a long-term vision for global healthspan research, education, health policy and community impact.
The Canadian flag at half-mast at the centre of campus

Campus flags lowered in memory of Terry Gingerich

A driver on the Mailroom and Logistics team, Gingerich brought a sense of humour and laughter to the garage.
A smiling President Tighe outside a McMaster building on a clear summer day.

‘Act boldly, care deeply, and lead with purpose’ — A message from President Susan Tighe

President Susan Tighe shares a message on the launch of Bolder Together, McMaster’s Strategic Plan 2026-2031.
Students sitting beside and in front of the statue of Senator McMaster on a sunny day.

McMaster launches Bolder Together, strategic plan for the next five years 

A roadmap for the university’s priorities and decision-making in coming years, the plan will provide a united vision for advancing teaching, learning, research and community impact. 
Maria and Walter Schroeder with a wall of windows behind them.

$2M gift from Walter and Maria Schroeder boosts nursing and physician assistant programs

This latest gift creates support and opportunities to enhance the student experience for a new generation of outstanding clinical care staff.
Edwards Arch glimpsed between flowering shrubs and trees on a warm sunny day.

National AccessAbility Week is May 31 to June 6, 2026

This year’s theme, “Building a Strong, Accessible Canada,” calls on institutions, communities, and individuals to take meaningful action toward a barrier-free society.
Two images side by side: one of the purple haudenosaunee flag flying above university hall, the other of the pride flag flying in the same spot.

The spirit of sharing: Two flags to fly in June 

June is National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month, and campus groups representing diverse Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities have together made a plan that ensures both are appropriately represented.
A rainbow flag flying on McMaster's University Hall. There is a rainbow in the sky behind the flag.

Pride Month at McMaster: Events and resources 

Starting with a launch event for staff and faculty, Pride Month will also feature workshops, webinars and programming for students.
Ali Emadi and student researchers gather around a car engine.

McMaster, National Research Council partner to establish Southern Ontario Innovation Hub in Hamilton

Anchored at McMaster’s Automotive Resource Centre within McMaster Innovation Park, the Southern Ontario Innovation Hub will bring together industry, academia and government in a single, co-located environment.
Smiling people chat at a vendor table in MUSC.

Celebrating Safety and Health Week at McMaster

The annual BBQ and vendor fair returns Wednesday, May 6, with opportunities to connect, learn and recognize community contributions to health and safety.
Juliet Daniel smiles at the camera against a white backdrop.

‘A life of extraordinary consequence’ McMaster community mourns Professor Juliet Daniel 

The Distinguished University Professor was a groundbreaking cancer biologist, dedicated mentor and tireless community advocate. 
Canada's and Ontario's flags at half-mast on BSB Field at McMaster.

Campus flags lowered for the National Day of Mourning

The Day of Mourning remembers and honours those whose lives were lost or who were injured due to a workplace tragedy.