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Maureen MacDonald, smiling, wearing a white top and jacket and a blue skirt, standing in front of Edwards Arch.

Getting to know the new Provost: A Q&A with Maureen MacDonald

Maureen MacDonald reflects on her new role, her time as dean of the Faculty of Science, leading a spin class and completing a project that was 25 years in the making.
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From Pavement to the Presidency: Event celebrates new president and research

A panel discussion, featuring colleagues from President Susan Tighe's civil engineering career, covered not only her sphere of expertise but also insights about her leadership and developments in the pavement industry.
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McMaster welcomes two new leaders to the Equity and Inclusion Office

Rusan Lateef is the associate director of the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO), and Paula Hearn is the associate director of Accessibility and Disability Inclusion within the EIO.
Susan Tighe, smiling, wearing the McMaster presidential robes and hat against a backdrop of a campus building.

‘We’re leading the way – right here at McMaster’: President Tighe’s installation marks a new chapter

Susan Tighe's formal installation as McMaster's ninth president served as a moment of celebration of the university's rich history and bright future.
A graphic showing a photo of President Susan Tighe on the left, and a crest on the right with the text 'IX President.'

Live stream today: President Tighe’s installation

Join the celebration of a milestone in McMaster's history with Susan Tighe's installation as president and vice-chancellor.
A man in a suit stands outside.

New Public Policy executive director focused on training bold, innovative grads

Graeme Stewart is the new executive director of McMaster's Master of Public Policy program. We spoke with him about his plans for the program and the vital role of public policy in today's world.
Susan Tighe, president and vice-chancellor of McMaster University, faces camera in a blue jacket. Purple flowers behind her.

Road scholar: President Susan Tighe is driving change at McMaster

Tighe is bringing her integrated, long-range view to her role as McMaster University's ninth President and Vice-Chancellor, applying the problem-solving skills and experience she developed while working in the private, public and academic sectors.
A graphic showing a photo of President Susan Tighe on the left, and a crest on the right with the text 'IX President.'

Celebrate McMaster’s new president and next chapter

President Susan Tighe's upcoming installation will be a time to celebrate the university's vibrant community, rich history and bright future.
Two ceremonial robes hang on stands against a black background.

Behind the ceremony: Installation traditions and symbols explained

A guide to the traditions and symbolism at next week's installation ceremony for President Susan Tighe.
A group of people stand outside on a summer's day, holding up ice cream and freezies.

McMaster’s Ice Cream Social draws hundreds of McMaster faculty and staff

Nearly 3,000 ice creams and freezies were handed out to McMaster faculty and staff gathered for an afternoon of sweet treats, music and lawn games, hosted by President Susan Tighe and the University's vice-presidents.
Mascot Mac the Marauder kneels and gives a thumbs up, with five student athletes and Susan Tighe standing behind him, all smiling, at a gathering indoors.

‘This is what makes this place special – the people’

Students, faculty, staff - and Mac the Marauder - got together for an informal meet-and-greet event to mark the beginning of Susan Tighe's term as McMaster's president.
David Farrar, in McMaster University President's ceremonial robe, places his hand on his heart and smiles as he speaks to graduating students on stage at convocation.

A farewell message from President David Farrar

The exceptional McMaster community - our extraordinary students, faculty and staff - is the reason that our university's future remains strong, writes President David Farrar.