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Rick Zamperin @rickzamperin
Jul 2
A year after launching a low-cost tutoring service to help high schoolers make the jump to university, 3 @McMasterU students have donated their profits to the @pmcancercentre I found out why on the @CHCHNews Newsmakers podcast. youtu.be/qdtUf9hZxuI?si=tkBN…

Newsmakers: McMaster students donate tutoring profits to cancer foundation

A year after launching a low-cost tutoring service to help high sch...

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McMaster research team advances new therapeutic approach to blocking brain cancer. Novel drug candidates are designed to intercept rogue cancer cells before they depart other primary tumours and travel toward the brain. news.mcmaster.ca/mcmaster-re… #CdnPSE @McMasterU

McMaster research team advances new therapeutic approach to blocking brain cancer 

A research team based at McMaster University has identified a more precise and effective way to prevent cancer from spreading to the brain, building on a promising new therapeutic strategy first...

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Landmark study reveals ‘megacluster’ of bacterial genes that produce antibiotics to target rivals. The cluster of genes produces four antibiotics that collectively work to stop multidrug-resistant bacteria, a discovery that could lead to more effective ways to fight drug-resistant infections. news.mcmaster.ca/landmark-st… #CdnPSE @McMasterU

Landmark study reveals 'megacluster' of bacterial genes that produce antibiotics to target rivals

The cluster of genes produces four antibiotics that collectively work to stop multidrug-resistant bacteria, a discovery that could lead to more effective ways to fight drug-resistant infections.

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200 researchers. One goal: advancing how we understand aging. Since 1996, Suzanne Labarge has contributed $62M to support this work at McMaster, transforming research, programs and partnerships along the way. Learn more: news.mcmaster.ca/labarge-20m…
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A transformative $20M gift from Chancellor Emerita and alumna Suzanne Labarge will advance aging research at McMaster through @MIRAMcMaster | #SeniorsMonth news.mcmaster.ca/labarge-20m…
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McMaster Libraries @maclibraries
Jun 22
McMaster alumni can continue to borrow books, access select research resources and get support from the libraries long after convocation. Learn how to stay connected on your lifelong learning journey. u.mcmaster.ca/libraries-supp…
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Artwork by McMaster Chancellor Emeritus and internationally renowned multidisciplinary artist @SanteeSmith unveiled in new Obama Presidential Center news.mcmaster.ca/artwork-by-…

Artwork by Santee Smith unveiled in new Obama Presidential Center

McMaster’s Chancellor Emeritus has re-created a piece of pottery, originally made by her father, for the Oval Office exhibit.

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Jon Wells @jonjwells
Jun 19
My Father’s Day piece on Steve and Stevie Foglia’s journey thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… @TheSpec @McMasterU

Father’s Day lift: Dad’s catastrophic crash injuries sparked son to help others in pain

A car crash in 1999 left Steve Foglia with catastrophic injuries, but the life-changing event also ultimately inspired his only child, his son Stevie — who had been in the back seat of the car — to...

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Ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day, learn more about the community members and initiatives enriching our community with diverse perspectives and Ways of Knowing ➡️ow.ly/2eWK50ZeKZo
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That’s a wrap on another incredible Convocation season! Graduates, congratulations on this incredible milestone and welcome to the @McMasterAlumni community! In the words of our Chancellor, the world is yours to shape ow.ly/OBFU50ZeJNb
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Madeline Schizas @MaddieSchizas
Jun 18
I've had people telling me since elementary school that prioritizing sport would mean neglecting my academics, and vice versa. I think I've proven them wrong! This year, I became a 2x Olympian AND a @McMasterU grad. 2026 has been busy, but also a year I am SO proud of!🇨🇦🦅
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Hamilton Police
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Jun 16
Hamilton’s newest police horse has a name! Meet McMaster, a 9-year-old Clydesdale and the first Clydesdale to join our Mounted Patrol Unit. Thank you to students from W.H. Ballard and St. John the Baptist for naming him! #HamOnt @McMasterU Read More: hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/ha…
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Kristin Rushowy @krushowy
Jun 12
Living longer, but better: New institute at @McMasterU will study optimal aging thestar.com/news/gta/living-… via @torontostar #onpse #cdnpse #mcmaster

Living longer, but better: New institute at McMaster will study optimal aging

$50 million donation will support focus on “healthspan” at various stages of life.

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Transformational $50M gift from @mccallmacbain positions McMaster University to be global leader in kinesiology and healthspan research, driving education and policy innovation to help people live longer in good health ow.ly/fY6F50Zb64C

$50M McCall MacBain Foundation gift propels McMaster’s leadership in helping people live longer in...

The largest philanthropic gift to kinesiology in Canadian university history supports global healthspan research, education, policy and impact.

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Jun 11
🗞️ "Ground squirrel coprolites preserve complex archives of ancient environmental DNA over 700,000 years" @HakaiInstitute @McMasterU @UAlberta @UBC @RoyalAlberta @MuseumofNature @yukongov @NatureComms article ▶️ tinyurl.com/v39v3p4n With #NSERCsupport. Summary⤵️

Ground squirrel coprolites preserve complex archives of ancient environmental DNA over 700,000 years

Nature Communications - Ancient faeces are powerful archives of ancient environmental DNA with the potential to illuminate both ecosystem history and evolution. This study shows that arctic ground...

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Jun 9
Ancient squirrel feces offer 'time capsule' of environment thousands of years ago ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/article/…
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Hamilton Spectator @TheSpec
Jun 9
New antibiotic discovered by McMaster researchers targets drug-resistant bacteria 👉 thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… @McMasterU The newly discovered compound successfully exploits a previously hidden weakness.

New antibiotic discovered by McMaster researchers targets drug-resistant bacteria

The new drug has shown early effectiveness against salmonella, E.coli and klebsiella.

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Exciting research from scientists at the McMaster Ancient DNA Centre, the Hakai Institute, the University of Alberta and others as they uncover new, rich details about the evolutionary history of the Arctic 👇
The Globe and Mail
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Jun 9
Squirrel droppings yield a goldmine of prehistoric DNA theglobeandmail.com/canada/s…
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Jun 8
Life finds a way: Dinosaur bone discovery holds promise for medical implants. Using nanoscale electron microscopy, McMaster researchers found a 71-million-year-old dinosaur fossil shares a feature with modern human bone. news.mcmaster.ca/dinosaur-bo… #CdnPSE @McMasterU

Life finds a way: Dinosaur bone discovery holds promise for medical implants 

Using nanoscale electron microscopy, McMaster researchers found a 71-million-year-old dinosaur fossil shares a feature with modern human bone.

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Jun 4
McMaster researcher’s latest antibiotic discovery offers new way to kill drug-resistant bacteria. Manikomycin, which blocks the exit site of the protein-producing machinery in bacteria, is the fourth major discovery from antimicrobial resistance expert Gerry Wright’s research team in recent months. news.mcmaster.ca/mcmaster-re… #CdnPSE @McMasterU

McMaster researcher’s latest antibiotic discovery offers new way to kill drug-resistant bacteria

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a new antibiotic that kills some of the world’s most dangerous and drug-resistant bacteria — and does so by targeting a previously unknown vulnera...

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McMaster is celebrating the generosity of Walter and Maria Schroeder. Their new $2M gift through the @schroederfdn will enhance the student experience in nursing and physician assistant education. news.mcmaster.ca/2m-gift-fro…

$2M gift from Walter and Maria Schroeder boosts nursing and physician assistant programs

This latest gift creates support and opportunities to enhance the student experience for a new generation of outstanding clinical care staff.

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