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executives in a board meeting
April 18, 2024

In the News: Bridging the Divide Between HR and the C-suite

Catherine Connelly discusses an unfortunate divide that can happen between HR and the C-suite in Canadian HR Reporter.

April 18, 2024

Empowering Black Board Directors Through Governance Education

Directors College John Ware Fellows exemplify how formal studies can advance EDI on corporate boards.

April 2, 2024

Inspire Inclusion: DeGroote Community Share Their Thoughts for Women’s History Month

To celebrate Women’s History Month 2024 we asked the DeGroote community to share their thoughts on inclusivity.

DeGroote Internship and Co-op Students of the Year 2023
March 27, 2024

Work Experience Broadens Student Perspectives and Skills

DeGroote students and their co-op and internship employers recount the value of experiential education opportunities.

Hamilton sign at City Hall
March 6, 2024

In The News: Rebound in Business Licences ‘Positive Sign’ for Hamilton Economy

Associate professor Goran Calic warns that a stagnant economy could stifle Hamilton's apparent recovery.

2023 new faculty
March 5, 2024

Welcoming New Faculty Across the DeGroote School of Business

Get to know DeGroote's new faculty members who bring with them diverse expertise from a variety of business and related disciplines.

Uma Gopinath
February 28, 2024

In Pursuit of Diversity in Tech

Metrolinx’s CIO and Directors College grad, Uma Gopinath, is a driving force in closing the gender gap in the male-dominated industry.

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February 27, 2024

Inclusivity is Not a Checkbox

DeGroote School of Business Dean Khaled Hassanein shares his thoughts on equity, diversity and inclusion, and what inclusivity means to him.

DeGroote EDI Committee members
February 22, 2024

Fostering a Culture of Inclusion at DeGroote

Meet DeGroote’s newly-established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

Sally Blackwell
February 21, 2024

Sally Blackwell on Leading With Collaboration and the Value of Life-Long Learning

Sally Blackwell shares reflections on her leadership journey, the importance of collaboration and key disruptors in the energy industry.

McMaster University Provost and Vice-President Academic Susan Tighe speaks with DeGroote School of Business Dean Khaled Hassanein.
February 20, 2024

McMaster Educators Share Insights Into Board Governance and Going Back to Class

Dean Khaled Hassanein and Provost Susan Tighe reflect on board governance education and their time in the Chartered Director Program.

McMaster World Congress team
February 14, 2024

Navigating the World of Money Management: McMaster World Congress Focuses on Financial Literacy

McMaster World Congress, Canada’s longest running student-run business conference, celebrates 45 years with a focus on financial literacy.