News - Operational Excellence

McMaster News ➚

‘I don’t want my work to sit on a shelf’ — Sindhuja Iyer just keeps on building

Employee Excellence

April 8, 2026

McMaster News ➚

Celebrating the people who make McMaster thrive

Employee Excellence

March 6, 2026

McMaster News ➚

McMaster named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2026

Operations

February 25, 2026

McMaster appoints Salman Hirani as Associate Vice-President, Real Estate and Partnerships

Real Estate and Partnerships

February 13, 2026

McMaster News ➚

Ontario announces $6.4B investment in universities and colleges

Financial Affairs

February 12, 2026

McMaster News ➚

Feb. 10 – 13: Emergency vehicles on campus for training

Operations

February 10, 2026

McMaster News ➚

Peer recognition awards celebrate members contributing to a brighter McMaster

Employee Excellence

January 29, 2026

McMaster News ➚

Ontario invests $3.5 million in cutting-edge research and infrastructure at McMaster

Operations

January 28, 2026

McMaster News ➚

Setting the course: McMaster community weighs in on planning process

Operations

January 21, 2026

McMaster News ➚

Building community and excellence: McMaster named a top regional employer

Operations

January 16, 2026

McMaster News ➚

‘The fire-putter-outer’: AV tech wizard Kevin Andrews has been on the job for 45 years

Employee Excellence

January 14, 2026

McMaster News ➚

Setting the Course: Join livestream and drop-in session as strategic planning consultations begin

Operations

January 14, 2026

McMaster News ➚

Setting the Course: McMaster to launch strategic planning consultations at event on January 14

Operations

December 15, 2025

McMaster News ➚

McMaster’s holiday break and campus closure

Operations

December 12, 2025

McMaster News ➚

In pictures: Holiday open house

Employee Excellence

December 5, 2025

McMaster News ➚

Craig Malis has kept an eye on McMaster exams for 30 years

Employee Excellence

December 4, 2025

McMaster News ➚

McMaster named one of Canada’s top research universities in annual rankings

Operations

December 4, 2025

McMaster News ➚

Call for participants for study to improve accessibility in heritage buildings

Operations

November 27, 2025

McMaster News ➚

Fine print: Bernice Grasley’s team handles 1.2 million pages of exams

Employee Excellence

November 26, 2025

McMaster News ➚

Setting the Course: Calling on the McMaster community to help shape our next strategic plan

Operations

November 24, 2025

McMaster News ➚

Farewell Open House: Celebrating Chancellor Santee Smith

Operations

November 20, 2025

McMaster News ➚

New hotel at McMaster Innovation Park to advance research, collaboration and innovation

Operations

November 20, 2025

McMaster News ➚

Your annual reminder of McMaster’s snow day policy

Operations

November 20, 2025

McMaster News ➚

Maclean’s ranks McMaster among top 5 universities in Canada

Operations

October 16, 2025

McMaster News ➚

Heart at work – how custodian Tracie Large turns small acts into something bigger

Employee Excellence

October 16, 2025

McMaster News ➚

McMaster ranks among the world’s best for research excellence and industry partnerships

Operations

October 16, 2025

McMaster News ➚

Nicholas Brathwaite announced as McMaster’s next chancellor

Operations

October 16, 2025

McMaster News ➚

McMaster’s Sustainability Report goes social-first for campus sustainability month

Sustainability

October 16, 2025

McMaster News ➚

Keziah Gibbs brings STEM to life for kids and teens

Employee Excellence

October 16, 2025

McMaster News ➚

A new home to tell McMaster’s story

Operations

September 29, 2025

McMaster News ➚

Celebrating a milestone for the Peter George Centre for Living and Learning

Operations

September 19, 2025

Daily News ➚

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

Operations

September 18, 2025

Daily News ➚

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Events and Resources

Operations

September 11, 2025

Daily News ➚

The mastermind behind Move-In: Katie Ferguson on coming home to McMaster

Employee Excellence Profile

September 4, 2025

Daily News ➚

Debbie Martin to retire after more than three decades of leadership at McMaster

Operations

September 4, 2025

Daily News ➚

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

Operations

August 19, 2025

Daily News ➚

Better light than never: Long-awaited traffic signal coming to campus

Operations

August 14, 2025

Daily News ➚

The numbers are in: Rosiel Tang is making Mac a better place to work

Employee Excellence Profile

August 7, 2025

Daily News ➚

Code, collaboration and community: Melanie Phillips has probably worked on your website

Employee Excellence Profile

July 29, 2025

Daily News ➚

In technology and in life, Wayde Nie embraces change with curiosity

Employee Excellence Profile

July 9, 2025

Daily News ➚

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

Operations

July 7, 2025

Daily News ➚

The Phantom of the Tandem Accelerator

Employee Excellence Profile

July 7, 2025

Transforming risk into resilience: Colin George wins national Emerging Leader Award

Enterprise Risk Management

June 26, 2025

Brighter World ➚

McMaster ranks 14th in the world for global impact

Operations

June 23, 2025

Daily News ➚

Reflections on a presidency: A conversation with David Farrar

Operations

June 23, 2025

Daily News ➚

In photos: A tribute to Provost Susan Tighe

Operations

June 23, 2025

Daily News ➚

The sweet side of sustainability: Sugar Sheet is making McMaster greener

Media Production Services

June 23, 2025

Daily News ➚

Message from the acting provost on the approval of McMaster’s 2025-26 budget

Operations

June 23, 2025

Daily News ➚

Extended Canada Day weekend: June 30 will be a university holiday

Operations

June 23, 2025

Daily News ➚

Data with a heart: Paola Morrone’s collaborative spirit

Employee Excellence Profile

June 23, 2025

Daily News ➚

Congratulations Spring 2025 McMaster graduates!

Employee Excellence

June 23, 2025

Daily News ➚

Thank you and farewell to departing President David Farrar

Operations

June 9, 2025

Daily News ➚

Pride 2025 at McMaster: Events and resources

Operations

June 2, 2025

Daily News ➚

Indigenous History Month 2025

Operations

June 2, 2025

Daily News ➚

Picture perfect: Diane Warwick and Kimberly Foottit help grads shine on convocation day

Employee Excellence Profile

June 2, 2025

Daily News ➚

Gailene Tobin Vandenheuvel appointed CEO of McMaster Innovation Park

Operations

June 2, 2025

Daily News ➚

Mary Heersink School of Global Health and Social Medicine celebrates grand opening

Operations

June 2, 2025

DeGroote School of Business ➚

Behind the construction: A peek inside the McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery

Operations

May 28, 2025

Daily News ➚

Maureen MacDonald appointed McMaster University’s next provost

Operations

May 21, 2025

Daily News ➚

Buzzworthy: May 20 is World Bee Day

Operations

May 21, 2025

Daily News ➚

Digital learning: In the hybrid classroom, tech meets teaching — and enhances it

University Technology Services

May 21, 2025

Daily News ➚

Meet the winners of the 2024 President’s Awards for Outstanding Service

Employee Excellence

May 21, 2025

Daily News ➚

Ontario investment to increase McMaster Nuclear Reactor operations to 24/7

Operations

May 21, 2025

Daily News ➚

‘I honestly like what I do’ — Gary Moscardini sees the beauty in growth

Employee Excellence Profile

May 21, 2025

Behind the scenes: how procurement supports operational excellence

Financial Affairs

May 6, 2025

Daily News ➚

‘My job is really to listen’ — Rukhsana Jamal is a people person

Employee Excellence Profile

April 30, 2025

Daily News ➚

Ontario invests $750M in STEM programs

Operations

April 28, 2025

Daily News ➚

Karin Stonehouse makes sure students get the course materials they need

Employee Excellence Profile

April 8, 2025

Daily News ➚

New GO bus extension connects McMaster with Six Nations of the Grand River, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

Operations

April 8, 2025

Daily News ➚

Ryan Rexworthy keeps Facility Services on track

Facility Services

March 19, 2025

Daily News ➚

On Employee Appreciation Day, a tribute to the people of McMaster

Employee Excellence

March 11, 2025

Daily News ➚

McMaster takes another step toward campus decarbonization with federal support

Operations

March 11, 2025

Daily News ➚

McMaster recognized as one of Canada’s top diversity employers

Operations

March 11, 2025

Daily News ➚

Marissa Benson: Championing cybersecurity and mentorship at McMaster

Employee Excellence Profile

March 11, 2025

Daily News ➚

Supporting McMaster’s financial sustainability: An update for faculty and staff from senior leaders

Operations

February 7, 2025

Daily News ➚

McMaster recognized as one of the region’s top employers

Operations

January 28, 2025

Financial Affairs Announces Organizational Re-Alignment to Enhance Operational Excellence

Financial Affairs

January 9, 2025

Meet Jennifer Pichette - Shift Lead - Parking Services

Employee Excellence Profile

January 7, 2025

Meet Ioannis Xiarchos - Parking Control Officer/Shift Lead - Parking Services

Employee Excellence Profile

January 7, 2025

Meet Karleigh Abbott - Promotional Product Coordinator - Campus Store

Employee Excellence Profile

December 11, 2024

Daily News ➚

International and exchange students bring a taste of home to McMaster for the holidays

Hospitality Services

December 3, 2024

Daily News ➚

McMaster University is a national leader in investment decarbonization

Operations

November 12, 2024

The Sky Lounge, with its panoramic view of Hamilton

Daily News ➚

McMaster’s 10 Bay residence takes home interior design award

Housing and Conference Services

November 12, 2024

Financial Affairs' Saad Khan honoured with provincial award

Employee Excellence

November 5, 2024

Meet Wil Stuart - Locksmith - Facility Services

Employee Excellence Profile

November 5, 2024

Facilities ➚

Have you thanked a custodian today? October 2 is National Custodian Day

Facility Services

October 15, 2024

Daily News ➚

Tour McMaster’s newest residence

Housing and Conference Services

August 27, 2024

Daily News ➚

Parade root: Staff volunteers help prep greenhouse for plant parade

Employee Excellence

August 9, 2024

Meet Gord de Pass- Sr. IT Manager - UTS

Employee Excellence Profile

August 6, 2024

Daily News ➚

Ice Cream and Thank You Social brings out thousands of faculty and staff

Operations

August 2, 2024

Daily News ➚

McMaster ranks fourth in Canada in ‘U.S. News & World rankings’

Operations

July 22, 2024

Meet Heidi Beltrame- Mail Sorter

Employee Excellence Profile

July 18, 2024

Meet Michele Holman- Lead Hand Hospitality

Employee Excellence Profile

July 17, 2024

Meet Joanie Cooke- Business Operations Manager

Employee Excellence Profile

July 17, 2024

Celebrating McMaster's Culinary Champion: Chef Paul Hoag

Employee Excellence Profile

June 25, 2024

Daily News ➚

Global university leaders convene at McMaster to tackle key higher education challenges

Operations

June 7, 2024

Daily News ➚

Message from the Provost on approval of McMaster’s 2024-25 budget

Operations

June 6, 2024

Daily News ➚

Meet the McMaster staff recognized with President’s Awards for Outstanding Service

Employee Excellence

June 5, 2024

Daily News ➚

An update on parking rates and initiatives at McMaster

Parking Services

May 29, 2024

Daily News ➚

It’s National Accessibility Week

Operations

May 27, 2024

IT services review set to begin in May

Operations

May 23, 2024

Meet Derek Konieczny- Business Systems Analyst III, Enterprise Applications Team

Employee Excellence Profile

May 21, 2024

Daily News ➚

Congratulations Spring 2024 McMaster graduates!

Employee Excellence

May 17, 2024

Fast Facts on Email Quarantine

Operations

May 13, 2024

Office of the AVP & CTO ➚

IT governance call for proposals now open

Operations

May 6, 2024

Office of the AVP & CTO ➚

McMaster students leverage AI to bring music lessons into the future.

Employee Excellence

May 6, 2024

Office of the AVP & CTO ➚

From code to conifers: McMaster IT staff cultivate community and sustainability on Earth Day

Employee Excellence

April 28, 2024

Meet Vince Ferraiuolo- Manager, Maintenance Projects

Employee Excellence Profile

April 19, 2024

Daily News ➚

McMaster introduces provisional guidelines for employee use of AI

Operations

April 2, 2024

Daily News ➚

AstraZeneca moves to acquire McMaster-supported Fusion Pharmaceuticals for $2.4 billion (US)

Operations

March 19, 2024

Daily News ➚

A message for faculty and staff about McMaster’s 2024-25 budget

Operations

March 19, 2024

Meet Thomas Hudson- HR Coordinator

Employee Excellence Profile

March 13, 2024

Meet Chris Beltrano– Associate Chef

Employee Excellence Profile

March 13, 2024

Daily News ➚

McMaster recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers

Operations

March 6, 2024

Daily News ➚

Celebrating the people of McMaster

Employee Excellence

March 1, 2024

Daily News ➚

TMG Peer-to-Peer Awards recognize six extraordinary employees

Employee Excellence

February 20, 2024

Daily News ➚

Employment Equity Census aims to better understand composition of McMaster’s workforce

Human Resources Services

February 6, 2024

Daily News ➚

Black History Month: Events at McMaster

Operations

January 31, 2024

Daily News ➚

Help universities tell stories that matter

January 22, 2024

Daily News ➚

Ehab Kamarah returns to McMaster as Chief Facilities Officer

Facility Services

January 15, 2024

Daily News ➚

Ivan L’Ortye appointed to lead Campus Safety Services

Security Services

December 20, 2023

Daily News ➚

10 things you might not know about dining on campus

Hospitality Services

December 20, 2023

Daily News ➚

Sustainability report showcases campuswide initiatives

Sustainability

December 15, 2023

Daily News ➚

2023 in review: McMaster staff reflect on proud moments

Employee Excellence

December 15, 2023

Meet Lora Deligeorgis - Administrative Assistant

Employee Excellence Profile

December 14, 2023

Meet Randal Patriquin - Chef Manger in Hospitality Services

Employee Excellence Profile

December 14, 2023

Daily News ➚

‘I care for this building like it’s my home because I’m treated like family’

Hospitality Services

December 5, 2023

Campus plan shares 10-year vision for McMaster places and spaces

Facility Services

December 5, 2023

Daily News ➚

Campus plan shares 10-year vision for McMaster places and spaces

Operations

November 29, 2023

Daily News ➚

McMaster breaks ground on its largest, most innovative student residence

Uncategorized

November 14, 2023

Daily News ➚

McMaster surpasses targets for carbon reduction investments

Financial Affairs

November 8, 2023

Daily News ➚

Welcome to the Club: University Club Lounge will be open to all

Hospitality Services

October 31, 2023

Meet Rukhsana Jamal - Customer Service Representative in Parking Services

Employee Excellence Profile

September 13, 2023

Daily News ➚

10 Bay, McMaster’s newest residence, welcomes its first residents

Housing and Conference Services

September 6, 2023

Recap: Outlook Tips and Tricks Webinar

University Technology Services

September 6, 2023

Daily News ➚

McMaster SafetyApp provides staff, faculty and students safety alerts

Security Services

September 5, 2023

Daily News ➚

New MacTransit shuttle routes make it fast and easy to cross campus

Parking Services

September 5, 2023

Meet Valarie Smith - Food Preparation Employee in Hospitality Services

Employee Excellence Profile

August 31, 2023

Daily News ➚

McMaster launches employee survey to examine workplace safety incident reporting and response process

Operations

August 28, 2023

Daily News ➚

Thousands gather to celebrate McMaster’s faculty and staff

Operations

August 25, 2023

Daily News ➚

McMaster University releases new and improved holiday schedule

Operations

August 18, 2023

Daily News ➚

A sustainable new school year

Sustainability

August 10, 2023

Daily News ➚

Analysis: Why we need to reuse waste energy to achieve net-zero heating systems

Sustainability

August 2, 2023

Search for McMaster’s new Chief Facilities Officer begins

Facility Services

July 24, 2023

Daily News ➚

Forbes ranks McMaster one of Canada’s top employers for diversity

Human Resources

July 17, 2023

Daily News ➚

New electric boilers will reduce campus carbon emissions 23 per cent

Sustainability

July 17, 2023

Daily News ➚

McMaster and medical isotope partners awarded $35M from federal government

Facility Services

July 4, 2023

Daily News ➚

Search for McMaster’s new Chief Financial Officer begins

Operations

June 26, 2023

Major milestone for Accounts Payable

Financial Affairs

June 26, 2023

Daily News ➚

McMaster staff recognized with President’s Awards for Outstanding Service

Operations

June 9, 2023

Daily News ➚

Updates to Security and Parking Services at McMaster

Facility Services

June 2, 2023

Daily News ➚

Pride Month at Mac: Here’s what’s you need to know

Uncategorized

June 1, 2023

Brighter World ➚

McMaster ranks 33rd in the world in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Sustainability

June 1, 2023

Daily News ➚

Operations and Finance Restructuring Update: New Associate Vice-President, Real Estate and Partnerships

May 24, 2023

Daily News ➚

New interim Chief Financial Officer announced

May 23, 2023

Faculty of Health Sciences ➚

Finance 2 Go wins national award as it transforms Faculty transactions

Employee Excellence

May 17, 2023

Brighter World ➚

McMaster, industry leaders establish undergraduate nuclear research experience program

Facility Services

May 17, 2023

Daily News ➚

5 ways you can contribute to sustainability on campus

Sustainability

April 12, 2023

Daily News ➚

McMaster named top Diversity Employer for fifth consecutive year

Human Resources

March 29, 2023

Daily News ➚

New geothermal green energy system on campus

Facility Services

March 27, 2023

Daily News ➚

McMaster welcomes a new director of sustainability

March 16, 2023

Daily News ➚

McMaster continues to divest from fossil fuel investments

Financial Affairs

March 15, 2023

Daily News ➚

Conversation and Connection: The impact of the Black, Indigenous and Racialized Staff Employee Resource Group

February 21, 2023

Winter break campus closure

Operations

December 23, 2022

Shape the future of McMaster’s places and spaces

Facility Services

December 15, 2022

Become a Composting Champion on campus

Facility Services

December 8, 2022

McMaster wins a record 3 gold medals at cooking competition

Hospitality Services

July 26, 2022

Information Box Group