Leadership & Governance

National gathering will bring together Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, faculty, staff, community members and post-secondary leaders to advance reconciliation in higher education.

New association president to focus on connection, engagement and giving back.

The bulletin provides a high-level overview of the Senate's activities during the 2025-2026 governance year.

Horn has been appointed Deputy Vice-President, Research, and Preston has been appointed Associate Vice-President, Research (Nuclear).

Fazilat shares insights on leadership, operational excellence and the opportunities she sees for McMaster's future.

'As I approach the end of my first year as President, I’m reflecting with deep gratitude on what has been an extraordinarily busy, energizing, and successful year for McMaster,' President Susan Tighe writes.

Schat, who has extensive experience of leadership and engagement in academic governance, will support university-wide academic leadership and coordination across faculties and central portfolios.

The university's consolidated budget reflects careful planning to support McMaster's mission and priorities while recognizing ongoing financial pressures.

Harper has worked for more than 20 years in student services, with a focus on improving the student experience, developing integrated, future-focused support models, and helping students prepare for life beyond university. 

The custom-beaded yoke, a gift from Vice Provost (Indigenous) Beverly Jacobs, represents building relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities through understanding, education, and mutual respect.  

Since beginning his tenure as dean in July 2021, Hassanein has led DeGroote through a period of significant growth, transformation and revitalization. 

Currently the Faculty’s associate dean of undergraduate studies, Corner brings a passion for student success and academic excellence to his new role.