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Meet DeGroote School of Business Valedictorian Chirag Sheth
Chirag Sheth (MBA '22) is DeGroote's 2022 Valedictorian. He shares fond McMaster memories and advice to students in this Q&A.
Meet DeGroote School of Business Valedictorian Momina Qureshi
Momina Qureshi (BCom '22) is DeGroote's 2022 Valedictorian. She shares fond McMaster memories and advice to students in this Q&A.
Leading With Empathy: Wayne Purboo Shares Advice and Lessons Learned
DeGroote 2022 honorary doctorate recipient Wayne Purboo (EMBA '21) shares his words of wisdom.
A Student of Life: Rola Dagher Shares Advice and Lessons Learned
DeGroote 2022 honorary doctorate recipient Rola Dagher shares her words of wisdom.
DeGroote honours alumna Karen Maidment
The DeGroote School of Business conferred an Honorary Doctorate on Karen Maidment (BCom ’81) at Spring convocation.
Bright side of life: Meet DeGroote valedictorian Mussa Gikineh
Meet Mussa Gikineh, the 2020 valedictorian for the DeGroote School of Business, who always looks on the bright side of life.
Leading the way: Meet DeGroote valedictorian Mohit Verma
Meet Mohit Verma, the 2020 valedictorian for the DeGroote School of Business, who is leading the way in business.
Growing professionally and personally: Meet DeGroote valedictorian Britney Hawkins
"Success is many things to me. Most prominently, success is defined by the difference I am able to make for others."
The new kid: How Angelina Zhao made friends, formed new interests, and got good at networking
DeGroote graduand and recent KPMG hire Angelina Zhao decided to treat getting involved as a personal challenge.
Lean in and get involved: Meet DeGroote valedictorian Sophie Ochocinski
"The university’s commitment to valuing inclusivity has made me more aware of the issues facing today’s world," says Ochocinski.
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.
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.