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Linguistics professor Victor Kuperman awarded a 2026 Killam Fellowship 

Kuperman’s research project will focus on using AI to improve adult literacy, especially for newcomers to Canada.
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Meet the 2026 Women of Distinction at McMaster

Seven of the nine extraordinary women who were recognized at the YWCA Hamilton's Women of Distinction celebration have strong ties to the university.
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Five members of McMaster community appointed to Order of Ontario 

The Order recognizes Ontarians from a wide range of fields who have made profound contributions to the province and beyond through their achievements and service. 
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Jamaican student awarded prestigious Brathwaite Scholarship to join McMaster Engineering 

Kaeleigh Lewis joins a growing community of exceptional Caribbean students pursuing degrees at McMaster with the support of Chancellor Nicholas Brathwaite’s PETNA Foundation.
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McMaster Professor Karen Mossman elected fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology

Mossman has been elected for her globally recognized research in the areas of molecular virology and cancer immunotherapy.
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Two McMaster students selected as McCall MacBain Scholarship finalists

The scholarships, which fully fund a master's or professional degree at McGill, are awarded based on character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength and intellectual curiosity.
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Peer recognition awards celebrate members contributing to a brighter McMaster

The annual TMG Recognition program recognizes employees for outstanding dedication and leadership. Meet this year’s honourees.
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Meet the 2026 YWCA Women of Distinction nominees in our community

Over 35 of the 73 extraordinary nominees for this year's YWCA Hamilton Women of Distinction awards are McMaster students, graduates, faculty or staff.
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McMaster community members recognized with Order of Hamilton

The Order of Hamilton recognizes the individuals' exceptional voluntary contributions to create a better city, over and above their professional achievements.
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McMaster among best universities in the world for medical and health studies  

The university has ranked 42nd in the world and fourth in Canada in the medical and health category of the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject. 
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Building community and excellence: McMaster named a top regional employer

This is the university’s 11th consecutive year being named one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers.
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Susan Tighe receives prestigious Canadian Technical Asphalt Association honour

Honorary Membership is the CTAA's highest honour, recognizing excellence in leadership, distinguished service and lasting impact in advancing the science, practice and sustainability of asphalt roads and pavement engineering.