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Awards for Community Engagement
September 12, 2019

Recognized for Community Engagement: DeGroote Honours Three of its Own

Three faculty members were recently recognized when DeGroote held ts inaugural awards for Community Engagement.

September 11, 2019

McMaster one of the world’s Top 75 universities

For the first time, McMaster is now ranked among the top 75 universities in the world.

Greensuit representatives holding welcome home sign
September 10, 2019

This is the DeGroote Experience: Welcome Week 2019

During Welcome Week, Greensuits have a simple mandate: support first-year students in any way they can and always put “first years first”.

Elkafi hassini standing between trucks
September 6, 2019

There’s no such thing as free shipping

Elkafi Hassini is finding innovative ways to make ecommerce more efficient, greener and kinder on communities overrun by delivery trucks.

Diverse group of business people sitting on chairs and laughing
August 27, 2019

Applying to DeGroote’s Blended Learning Part-time MBA Program? “Be ready for a once in a lifetime learning journey”

Jennifer Dunk, Manager of the Blended Learning Part-Time MBA program, provides advice to anyone considering applying to the BLPT MBA program

Matthew Woodhouse
August 20, 2019

Dancifying Life: A New Approach to Parkinson’s Rehabilitation

Director of McMaster's Digital Music Lab Matthew Woolhouse on why music and dance is beneficial for people with Parkinson's Disease (PD).

Stresscrete Group sign
August 13, 2019

Contributing to the Economy of the GTHA: DeGroote’s MBA Program Works with Employers to Meet Talent Needs

According to DeGroote’s own reporting, 97 per cent of its 2018 MBA graduates were employed within six months of graduation.

Trend chart
August 9, 2019

Transforming Business Through Research: DeGroote Researchers Earn Prestigious Research Grants

Six DeGroote researchers received funding from SSHRC, NSERC at a value of over $500,000

Drummer playing in band
July 17, 2019

Knowledge mobilization: DeGroote faculty earn support via Partnership Development Grants

Precarious employment in the gig economy, especially for musicians, is just one of the research topics being supported.

Rendering of the proposed McLean Centre
July 16, 2019

Let there be light: Toronto-based Sweeny&Co Architects will design nine-storey addition to DeGroote

The McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery is poised to receive a world-class treatment from an award-winning architecture firm.

Candice Chow
July 10, 2019

Making it work: Candice Chow brings expertise in strategic management, corporate sustainability to DeGroote

"I truly believe strong values are key to influencing business strategies that benefit society as a whole," she continues.

Collaborating through idea sketches and planning on wood table
July 2, 2019

Fostering a ‘Socratic’ classroom and other big goals: DeGroote welcomes five new faculty members in 2019

Following an extensive search, the DeGroote School of Business is pleased to welcome five new professors to its growing faculty.