Leadership & Governance

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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.

December 23, 2025

Campus Community

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.

December 16, 2025

Leadership & Governance

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.

December 15, 2025

David Estok, wearing a black sweater, smile with his arms crossed, standing against a brick backdrop.

Leadership & Governance

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.

December 10, 2025

Leadership & Governance

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.

November 24, 2025

Santee Smith smiles while speaking at the podium on the convocation stage, wearing her Chancellor’s robes.

Leadership & Governance

‘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.

November 20, 2025

Santee Smith stands on a stone balcony, wearing her chancellor's robes.

Leadership & Governance

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.

November 13, 2025

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Leadership & Governance

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.

November 6, 2025

Beverly Jacobs, a dark-haired person wearing a white top and a yellow ribbon skirt, against a lightcoloured wall.

Leadership & Governance

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.

October 23, 2025

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Leadership & Governance

Mohammad Salhia appointed Senior Director of McMaster Continuing Education

An experienced leader in professional and continuing education, Salhia will play a pivotal role in expanding access to learning to meet the evolving needs of the workforce.

October 23, 2025

Nicholas Brathwaite, in the robes of the honorary degree recipient, speaks at the podium on stage at a McMaster convocation, with the university's crest on the screen behind him, watched by the stage party.

Leadership & Governance

Nicholas Brathwaite announced as McMaster’s next chancellor

Brathwaite, a dedicated alumnus, visionary technologist and investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist, is known for his innovation, global leadership and deep commitment to education and equity.

October 8, 2025

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Leadership & Governance

Notice of byelections

Byelections will be held on Oct. 22 and Oct. 23 to fill teaching staff and student vacancies on the University’s governing bodies.

October 8, 2025

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