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Whether you would like to learn more about the University’s history or stay informed about the latest news from MUA, we encourage you to explore the content on this page. It will be updated regularly with new information and resources.

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Researcher standing on top of a mountain, looking down at a river

The McGill Sub-Arctic Research Station Fonds and the Relationships in Archives

The McGill Sub-Arctic Research Station (MSARS) is a research facility located in Schefferville, Québec, operating from 1971 to the present. It was established…

25 Sep 2026

Drawing by George Mercer Dawson during his childhood showing a sunset on the ocean

Archival Journeys

Other archival fonds hold fascinating treasures, stories, and individuals that deserve to be better known and that shed light on the history of the University…

24 Sep 2026

Cover of the 1950 Winter Carnival Souvenir Program, depicting a martlet on skis.

Student Articles

Over the years, many students have had the opportunity to work in the Archives, uncovering stories and making fascinating discoveries along the way. Here are…

24 Sep 2026

All About Sports

Sport has been woven into McGill’s history since the University's earliest days. To learn more about this rich sporting heritage, read the following articles…

23 Sep 2026

John Peter Humphrey

John Peter Humphrey, who directed the United Nations Human Rights Division from 1946 to 1966, is best known for drafting the original version of the Universal…

23 Sep 2026

Madeleine Parent

Union organizer and feminist activist, Madeleine Parent is widely recognized for her advocacy and her efforts to defend the rights and interests of Indigenous…

23 Sep 2026

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