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![Stephanie Ebreo](https://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/files/2019/05/Stephanie-1350x900.jpg)
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.
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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](https://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/files/2019/05/Heart-Watch-1331x900.jpg)
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](https://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/files/2019/01/084-bcom-conversation-launch-2019.jpg)
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](https://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/files/2019/03/DSC_7835a-adjusted-sample-460x400-1.jpg)
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](https://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/files/2019/04/Casanova-Thumb.jpg)
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.
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Using big data to streamline big shipments: Smart Freight Centre launches in Region of Peel, with McMaster as partner
Trucking activity alone accounts for approximately $1.8 billion worth of goods moving daily to, from, and through the Region of Peel.
![EMBA Class in Silicon Valley](https://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/files/2019/04/EMBA-1-1350x900.jpg)
In photos: EMBA candidate Elaine De Marzo-Robins reflects on Silicon Valley experience
Elaine De Marzo-Robins: "We had an amazing opportunity to meet with leaders from companies such as NVIDIA, Apple, and Macromedia."
![Imran Gulamhuseinwala](https://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/files/2019/04/22-insite-lecture-2019.jpg)
In photos: Open banking expert Imran Gulamhuseinwala tackles the future of fintech at Insight Lecture
The sold-out event was supported with a philanthropic gift from Adam Felesky, BA & BEng '99, President of Portag3 Ventures.
![Greg McQueen](https://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/files/2019/03/170-airplane-building-2018.jpg)
Health Leadership Academy welcomes Greg McQueen as Acting Co-Director
McQueen has provided senior leadership at several medical schools and health science centres across North America.
![Red Wilson](https://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/files/2019/03/Red-Wilson.jpg)
Imagining and Navigating the Future: DeGroote’s strategic foresight courses will help students prepare for the unknown
Lynton "Red" Wilson: "The implications of rapid, disruptive change are fast becoming a significant challenge."
![Teal McAteer](https://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/files/2019/03/teal-1351x900.jpg)
Slow down to speed up: Leading from the inside out with career development expert Teal McAteer
The next DeGroote Women’s Spotlight Series event is taking place at the Ron Joyce Centre in Burlington on Wednesday, April 17.