Scarf ceremony honours 95 Indigenous new graduates
‘For Indigenous students, graduating isn't just about completing a program, it's about … surviving the silence when your history isn't taught and when your identity is misunderstood and when your very presence is questioned’
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McGill’s latest Trudeau Foundation Scholar bridges engineering and ethics
Leah Davis focuses on how artificial intelligence affects – and is affected by – the social environment in which it operates
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McGill-linked startup uses sandponics to grow vegetables sustainably in the desert
Leedana founder and Desautels student Hassan Elrakhawy received essential support from the Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship
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McGill’s 10 valedictorians reflect on resilience, personal growth and building a better world
High-achievers credit support networks for helping them overcome challenges, and offer advice to new students
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Professor Emeritus Prakash Panangaden elected as Fellow of the Royal Society
In 34 years at McGill, Panangaden pursued a wide range of research, including machine learning theory, probabilistic models, quantum information theory and reinforcement learning
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The McGill Biodiversity Atlas: a new resource in support of sustainability
The University celebrates International Day of Biological Diversity by publishing a digital compendium of the wealth of flora and fauna on its properties
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McGill workplaces earn new sustainability ratings
One Platinum, two Gold, three Silver and four Bronze certifications are awarded to teams for their enthusiasm and dedication in implementing sustainability practices
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Two new Pathy Fellows from McGill will work to create change
Mai Ababneh will develop culturally sensitive, empowering sex education resources for young Arabs and Muslims in Montreal; Sam Liptay’s focus will be on advancing sustainable farming while creating jobs for youth
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May 16 Town Hall Summary
Dear McGill community members,
Earlier today, we hosted a Town Hall to discuss McGill’s financial situation. We know that not everyone was able to attend, and that it may be difficult to find time to watch the video recording that will soon be posted to the Horizon McGill website. So, we thought it might be helpful to share a high-level outline of our presentation here:
At 59, McGill master’s student will represent Canada in international gymnastics
Milda Graham is living proof that some ambitions never truly fade – they simply take longer to be realized
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From smart pesticides to biodegradable glass, MSSI Fellows cut across disciplines to tackle sustainability challenges
The McGill Sustainability Systems Initiative (MSSI) allows researchers from different Faculties to collaborate on innovative sustainability research
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The McGill Accessibility Strategy moves to implementation
People with disabilities can expect an expansion of inclusion and access
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McGill announces its Spring 2025 Honorary Degree recipients
The 10 inspiring individuals will receive their awards at Convocation ceremonies, running from May 27 to June 4
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Black Grad celebrates ‘a tradition that values courage and community’
McGill’s Black leaders salute the class of 2025: ‘I cannot wait to see what you do next’
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New cohort of 30 McCall MacBain Scholars join ‘a community of passionate leaders who want to make a difference’
Scholarships provide students with the opportunity to pursue a fully funded master’s or professional degree while benefiting from mentorship, coaching and leadership development
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Reading group offers a chance to exchange ideas with the Dean
Initiative by Dean of Arts Lisa Shapiro brings together students, faculty and staff to discuss selected texts, enlarging perspectives and building community along the way
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McGill’s Equity awards honour staff, students and faculty for advancing inclusion and community building
‘It feels especially important to be here celebrating this work in this current context in which we are seeing and experiencing a national and international pushback to EDI’
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Provost honours 28 McGill professors for exceptional research achievements
McGill announces 2025 cohort of Distinguished James McGill Professors, James McGill Professors and William Dawson Scholars
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McGill outreach initiative introduces astronomy to girls in grades 5 and 6
Program, delivered at a pivotal age, lets the students know there’s a place for them in science
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