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IBH students helping in Ecuador
June 7, 2019

Transforming the future of business education: DeGroote releases 2018 Annual Report

Through students, professors, alumni, and staff, the DeGroote School of Business works together to deliver an education with purpose.

Len Waverman, András Tilcsik and Chris Clearfield
June 5, 2019

‘Meltdown’ receives National Business Book Award, Len Waverman serves on jury once more

András Tilcsik and Chris Clearfield received the $30,000 prize Wednesday morning during a ceremony at Bennett Jones LLP's Toronto office.

June 3, 2019

Back where it all began: Executive and entrepreneur Teresa Cascioli to receive honorary degree from McMaster

Cascioli, BCom '83, was the first member of her family to attend university. Now, she's receiving an honorary degree from her alma mater.

Hélène and Paul Desmarais
June 3, 2019

The change agents: Business titans Hélène and Paul Desmarais to receive honorary degrees from McMaster

She helps nurse technology start-ups through their growing pains. He stands at the helm of one of Canada’s most influential companies.

Winning team at ICBSC 2019
May 27, 2019

MugMaster Marauders: DeGroote captures first place at International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition

DeGroote students outperformed rival schools by operating a mock company called MugMaster, a line of coffee mugs.

Alumni panel speaking
May 15, 2019

Embrace the journey: Emerging Health Leaders alumni share their experiences with incoming cohort

Moderated by EHL 2018 alumnus Joe Au-Yeung, a panel of three graduates shared their insights last week with incoming students.

Stephanie Ebreo
May 10, 2019

The global impact of DeGroote: MBA candidates use the Clinic to bring McMaster’s research to market

Stephanie Ebreo (pictured) liaised with Dr. Tapas Mondal to help further his vision of providing worldwide CPR training.

Library with hanging light bulbs
May 7, 2019

Banknotes: Finalists announced for National Business Book Award

The jury, which once again includes DeGroote Dean Len Waverman, will evaluate the nominees based on five key criteria.

Heart on smart watch
May 3, 2019

Rick Hackett: Canadian healthcare needs agile leaders and bold visions for the future

Healthcare leaders need to be of high integrity and have a systems-wide, "big picture" mindset, writes Hackett.

People contributing to idea board at BCom Conversation Launch
April 27, 2019

Waverman and Puri: How the university can save itself – from itself

More and more, as students move through their final year, "courses" will be a series of problems to be solved, Waverman and Puri write.

Mary Lou Maher
April 25, 2019

Small-town roots, big-city dreams: Mary Lou Maher receives Wayne C. Fox Distinguished Alumni Award

Coming out as a gay woman was an important step along her path to becoming a leader in fostering inclusion and diversity at KPMG.

Sarah Casanova
April 24, 2019

A lifetime of excellence: McMaster honours global business leaders Sarah Casanova, Mary Lou Maher, Mark John Stewart

It's going to be a year to remember for three distinguished business alumni.