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Meet Business, Social Sciences & Humanities Valedictorian Samantha Hirsch
Get to know Samantha Hirsch, MBA '22, Valedictorian for the Faculties of Business, Social Sciences and Humanities.
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DeGroote Grads & Business Owners Hit the Road to Give to Communities in Need
Toques From The Heart co-founders Casey Rogan, Matt Carter and Matthew Milne donated 4,000 toques during ‘The Stay Warm Together Tour’.
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DeGroote Grad Equips Kids With Backpacks and Confidence
Blerina Ago (BCom '18) started Backpacks for Brainiacs to provide children in need with the basic necessities to help them succeed in school
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MBA Graduate Makes Strides in Helping Those with Osteoarthritis
Matthew Rosato (MBA '12) aims to help millions living with osteoarthritis and mobility challenges through his health tech startup.
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Speaking the Language of Directorship
Earl Davis explains how the Chartered Director Program has given him the ability to truly have his voice heard around the board table.
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Reflecting on an Evening of Accolades 2022 | Celebrating Alumni Excellence
On June 9, 2022, the DeGroote community celebrated the 2021 and 2022 recipients of the Wayne C. Fox Distinguished Alumni Award.
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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.
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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.
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Leading With Empathy: Wayne Purboo Shares Advice and Lessons Learned
DeGroote 2022 honorary doctorate recipient Wayne Purboo (EMBA '21) shares his words of wisdom.
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DeGroote Alumni Inducted into 2022 McMaster Alumni Gallery
Kenneth Lancaster (MBA `86) and Lisa Mattam (MBA `01) join the over 450 McMaster alumni named to the Gallery.
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From Co-op Student to President: Claire Gillies’ Impressive Career at Bell Canada
Claire Gillies (MBA ‘01) is the 2021 recipient of the Wayne C. Fox Distinguished Alumni Award.
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Business and Community Relationships Come First for Paul McLean
Paul McLean (MBA ‘81) is the 2022 recipient of the Wayne C. Fox Distinguished Alumni Award.