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Setting the Course: McMaster community weighs in on planning process

More than 1,000 faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members shared their insights at the first of a series of community consultations to create the university’s next strategic plan.
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Meet McMaster’s next Chancellor: Q& A with Nicholas Brathwaite

We talked to the philanthropist and technologist about his time as a McMaster student, his family’s commitment to education and his support for talented students and entrepreneurs.
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Setting the Course: Join livestream and drop-in session as strategic planning consultations begin

Because of strong community interest, the Jan. 14 event launching McMaster’s strategic planning consultations is moving to a larger venue.
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Looking back on a memorable year at McMaster: A message from President Susan Tighe

2025 was a rich and lively year in the life of McMaster, marked by progress, change, teamwork and discovery, writes President Susan Tighe.
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Meet Cathy Grisé, the Sherman Centre’s new academic director

Cathy Grisé shares her vision for the centre for digital scholarship, how her background in English and Cultural Studies informs her work, and why digital scholarship matters.
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Setting the Course: McMaster to launch strategic planning consultations at event on January 14  

'We want this plan to reflect the voices, perspectives and aspirations of our entire community.' The campus community is invited join discussions exploring the university's priorities and future.
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Presidential advisor and interim CMPA leader David Estok to continue through June 30

Estok, an experienced communications leader and former journalism executive, originally joined McMaster on a contract basis to lead the department through the end of 2025.
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Setting the Course: Calling on the McMaster community to help shape our next strategic plan

McMaster is looking for feedback from faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members to help develop the next strategic plan — a declaration, a roadmap and an operating manual that will take us through to 2031.
Santee Smith smiles while speaking at the podium on the convocation stage, wearing her Chancellor’s robes.

‘An aura of authority, grace, substance and caring’: Reflecting on Santee Smith’s time as McMaster Chancellor

A renowned dancer, choreographer, artist and cultural interpreter, Smith has worked thoughtfully for six years to create understanding and goodwill as the honorary head of the university.
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Farewell Open House: Celebrating Chancellor Santee Smith

The McMaster community is invited to an open house on Nov. 21 to celebrate Smith's years of leadership and service to the university.
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Get to know McMaster’s new Vice-President, Research: A Q&A with Gianni Parise

Becoming VP Research was a full-circle moment for Hamilton native and Mac grad Gianni Parise, as he combines his personal ties to the community with his commitment to connecting people, ideas and opportunities.
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McMaster welcomes Beverly Jacobs as inaugural Vice-Provost, Indigenous 

A nationally recognized scholar, advocate and leader, Jacobs will advance Indigenous research, education and scholarship at McMaster.