In my 28 years working in the alumni office at Mac, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the incredible impact of donor generosity and alumni engagement.
At its heart, donor generosity has always been about people — about connection, care and a shared belief in the importance of education and community.
Thanks to donors like you, I’ve seen thousands of scholarships and bursaries awarded to deserving students, and countless research and extracurricular opportunities support academic journeys. I’ve witnessed the transformation that takes place when varsity athletes find purpose, confidence and belonging through sport. I’ve also had the great joy of seeing alumni reconnect at reunions, raising important funds for the next generation of leaders in their fields, and helping to improve our campus spaces.
As I step away from my role as McMaster’s alumni leader, I do so with a deep sense of pride, gratitude and confidence that — thanks to donors like you — McMaster’s future is in good hands.
It has been an honour to be part of this story. I look forward to reading the next chapters.
Warmly,
Karen McQuigge Director, Alumni Engagement
Behind every statistic is a story – a student who discovered their passion, found support during a difficult time, or achieved a goal they once thought was out of reach. Over the past year, more than 11,000 gifts – including yours – helped make McMaster a place where students and researchers can thrive. Here are a few examples of your impact in action.
*For the 2024/2025 academic year (not including graduate awards)
As a Mechanical Engineering and Management student, Carmen Bracho received several donor-funded scholarships that helped her make the most of every opportunity at McMaster. Today, she’s paying it forward by supporting the next generation.
This year, with support from donors like you, McMaster students and researchers made meaningful contributions and achieved remarkable things both in and outside the classroom. Read some of their inspiring stories:
Thank you for supporting their success!
Throughout May and June, over 6,000 McMaster graduates crossed the stage. Thanks to donors like you, these deserving grads have had incredible opportunities for academic learning and personal growth throughout their degrees. Click here for stories, videos and highlights from Spring 2026 convocation, including valedictorian and award winner profiles. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
From scholarships and athletics to libraries and student success, McMaster donors made an impact in a wide variety of areas this year. This chart illustrates the many ways that McMaster Annual Giving donors made a difference and how your giving fits into the larger picture.
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Together, we can continue creating meaningful change at McMaster.
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