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DeGroote alumni network

A group of DeGroote alumni warmly smiling at a lively networking event.

Your DeGroote journey doesn’t end with convocation

Being part of our alumni community means that you will always be connected to a talented and supportive network of more than 29,000 DeGroote alumni and 254,000 McMaster alumni in 140 countries around the world.

There are many ways to get involved and support the DeGroote community:

  • Connect: Update your contact information to receive updates on events and opportunities.
  • Champion: Volunteer your time and expertise, or host an event.
  • Partner: Support experiential learning by offering co-op or internship opportunities through your workplace.
  • Celebrate: Share your career story or recognize a deserving fellow alumnus by nominating them for an award.
  • Support: Make a meaningful gift directed to an area that matters most to you.

Let’s connect! Our Alumni team would love to hear about your journey after graduation and the ways you would like to stay involved with the DeGroote community.

McMaster Alumni Association

Enjoy offers on products and services by accessing exclusive alumni benefits.

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Recruit at DeGroote

Our DeGroote’s Career and Professional Development team works with Alumni organizations to meet unique recruitment needs.

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The McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery (MCCD)

Learn more about the DeGroote School of Business’s new innovative learning space.

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Alumni awards

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Wayne C. Fox Distinguished Alumni Award

The prestigious Wayne C. Fox Distinguished Alumni Award is DeGroote’s highest honour, celebrating exceptional alumni whose impact, achievements and character have enhanced the reputation of the DeGroote School of Business and McMaster University. Nominate an alum whose story and impact deserve to be celebrated.

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DeGroote Alumni Social Impact Award

The DeGroote Alumni Social Impact Award honours graduates who are creating tangible and sustainable social change. Established in 2025, it celebrates changemakers who are improving lives in their community (or beyond!) through leadership, innovation and creativity.

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DeGroote Alumni Stories

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November 27, 2025 · ALUMNI · STRATEGIC PLAN | INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE · STUDENT · STUDENT CLUB

Empowering community through entrepreneurship: A conversation with Ashleigh Montague

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November 26, 2025 · ALUMNI · STRATEGIC PLAN | INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE · STUDENT CLUB

Fatima Babakura on leading with curiosity and confidence

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November 19, 2025 · ALUMNI · STRATEGIC PLAN | OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

The investments building Canada’s future

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Alumni Events

ALUMNI FACULTY STUDENT

Sustainable Business Networking Reception

February 19, 2026
at 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Aria Ristorante | Toronto, ON

Connect with DeGroote alumni, faculty, and students who share a passion for shaping a greener, more sustainable future through business leadership.

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ACADEMIC ALUMNI FACULTY STUDENT

McMaster Accounting Research Symposium

April 23, 2026

TBD

The McMaster Accounting Research Symposium brings together accounting academics from the region and hosts top accounting scholars to share cutting-edge research findings.

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ALUMNI FACULTY STAFF STUDENT

Global Entrepreneurship Week: Makers Market

November 17, 2025 to November 21, 2025
at 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Hamilton

As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week there will be a Makers Market in MUSC from Monday, Nov 17 to Friday, Nov 21, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. daily.

Apply to be a vendor.

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Giving to DeGroote

Help shape students’ DeGroote experience and support tomorrow’s business leaders. Direct your gift to an area that matters most to you.

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Contact our Alumni Team

Chris Fitchett 

Associate Director, Alumni Engagement
fitchetc@mcmaster.ca

 

Lynn Matisz

Alumni Engagement Officer
matiszl@mcmaster.ca

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