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Leadership & Governance

Interim leader appointed for CMPA

David Estok will join McMaster as Advisor to the President (Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs) on a part-time basis, effective May 1.

April 28, 2025

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Gianni Parise named McMaster’s next Vice-President, Research

Following a competitive global search process, internationally recognized researcher and experienced university administrator Gianni Parise has been named McMaster's next Vice-President, Research.

April 10, 2025

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Leadership & Governance

Katherine Cuff appointed acting dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences

A highly respected university leader and scholar, Cuff has a deep commitment to academic excellence and extensive institutional knowledge after 25 years at McMaster.

March 20, 2025

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Chief executive, Internal and External Engagement, to retire

Andrea Farquhar, leader of Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs at McMaster, will retire from the university at the end of April.

March 18, 2025

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A statement from the vice-provost, Equity and Inclusion, for International Women’s Day

IWD is a reminder to reflect and act to empower every woman, girl, cis, trans, non-binary, two-spirit, and gender-diverse person, writes Vice-Provost Barrington Walker.

March 7, 2025

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McMaster Continuing Education appoints Ruth Chen acting director

Chen will support instructors and staff until a permanent director is hired to succeed Lorraine Carter, who retires this month after leading MCE for nine years.

February 14, 2025

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McMaster Museum of Art welcomes Mary Reid as director and chief curator

Drawing on her considerable experience in public and university-affiliated galleries, Reid will lead strategic, financial, fundraising and planning priorities for the museum and the university art collection.

February 4, 2025

Leadership & Governance

Faculty of Science launches research-focused courses for undergraduates

The new courses will give students an introduction to McMaster's research community early in their academic careers, helping them gain crucial skills, experience, confidence and connections.

January 30, 2025

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Leadership & Governance

Social Sciences Dean Jeremiah Hurley reappointed for third term

Hurley, who has overseen a wealth of new initiatives in his first two terms, will take a six-month leave for research when his current term ends, then return to serve a two-and-a-half-year term starting January 2026.

December 12, 2024

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New global engagement strategy builds on McMaster’s strengths

The strategy outlines ways to strengthen global engagement initiatives, empowering students, faculty, researchers and staff to forge international connections for better learning, collaboration and inclusivity.

November 18, 2024

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Leadership & Governance

Cheryl Louzado appointed director of Equity, Inclusion and Anti-oppression

A respected leader and communicator, Louzado will lead the design and delivery of equity, diversity and anti-oppression programs and initiatives at McMaster.

October 25, 2024

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Leadership & Governance

McMaster names next president

McMaster University is pleased to announce the appointment of its 9th president and vice-chancellor, Dr. Susan Tighe.

October 24, 2024