💡 If you've ever noticed McGill's Arts Building looking resplendent at night, you have Conor Sampson, BArch’96, to thank. He's also worked on lighting projects for iconic buildings such as St. Joseph’s Oratory, Montreal City Hall and Toronto's Union Station. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4yo4zsl
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Former archivist and librarian Pamela Miller, BA’66, can trace her family’s deep connections to McGill back to the University’s first century, a tradition that will continue with her granddaughter Thea. Discover their remarkable story: https://bit.ly/44cxjGL
🍿 As senior visual effects compositor at Wētā FX in Vancouver, Jordan Catracchia, BSc'11, ensures the visual effects in some of the biggest blockbusters are flawless. Learn how he went from studying Computer Science to working on movies in the Avengers and Avatar franchises: https://bit.ly/4p65RUs
What's on your summer reading list? ☀️📚 Canada’s prime ministers, a tale of grief and ghosts, and the one-and-only Leonard Cohen are among the subjects of recent books McGillians might want to dive into. Check out our latest recommendations: https://bit.ly/4gTcSGd
AI is already affecting the lives of young people. From a Canada-wide project putting young Canadians at the centre of policy, to an award-winning podcast, the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy is exploring the impact of AI on the next generation. Full story: https://bit.ly/4v8fvHP
Congratulations to McGill’s incoming Schulich Leaders, recipients of Canada’s largest STEM scholarship: Danylo Berezovskyi, Salma Elzayat, Mateo Jarquin, Odysseas Stefanakis, Brent Suter, and Aljoscha Ziegler. Welcome to McGill University! ❤️ #2026SchulichLeaders
The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences has received a transformative gift from the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences. The new initiative aims to expand research capacity and provide enhanced education and training for future dentists. https://bit.ly/4xyyiyk
🏆🏒 “The best time of the year” David Amber, BA’93, has covered the Olympics, the NBA Finals, and the World Series, but the Hockey Night in Canada host says there is no event that quite matches the intensity of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Get the full story – https://bit.ly/4vCBYxk
Then and now: Ian Van Cortlandt McLachlin, BEng'60, who will be presented with the McGill Friend of Education in Toronto Award at this year's McGill Toronto Excellence Awards 🏆 See the full list of outstanding McGill alumni in the GTA being recognized on June 18 – https://bit.ly/3SeoitS
Then and now: Ian Van Cortlandt McLachlin, BEng'60, who will be presented with the McGill Friend of Education in Toronto Award at this year's McGill Toronto Excellence Awards 🏆 See the full list of outstanding McGill alumni in the GTA being recognized on June 18 – https://bit.ly/4uX5KNb
Then and now: Stephanie Gutnik, BA’11, who will be presented with the Rising Star Award at this year's McGill Toronto Excellence Awards 🏆 Join us to celebrate the outstanding McGill alumni community in the GTA on June 18: https://bit.ly/3SbEkVm
Then and now: Dr. Lancelot A. Brown, DDS'88, who will be presented with the Impact Award at this year's McGill Toronto Excellence Awards 🏆 Join us to celebrate the outstanding McGill alumni community in the GTA on June 18: https://bit.ly/4dQDV38
This is who we will be celebrating tomorrow at the prestigious Honours and Awards Ceremony. Join us for a special night as we recognize the alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends who are making a real difference at McGill and beyond. ❤️ Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/4cLqS2w
Meet your Honours and Awards recipients – alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends making a difference at McGill and beyond. ❤️ On May 5 we will recognize them at the prestigious Honours and Awards Ceremony at Maison Alcan in downtown Montreal. Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/4uljzUT
We mourn the passing of Paul Marchand, BCL’66, LLM’85, who dedicated his life to philanthropy and serving underprivileged communities. You can read about Marchand's immense impact on McGill and Montreal in our profile from 2024: https://bit.ly/4cIdlc1 He will be greatly missed by our community.
🏒 The Carolina Hurricanes advanced to the next round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Saturday, with an impressive sweep of the Ottawa Senators. Jonathan Arsenault, BEng’17, MEng’19, PhD’23, uncovers key data that has helped one of the best teams in the NHL this season. ➡️ https://bit.ly/42wUM4n
Through McGill's Farm Management and Technology program, Sonia is gaining the skills and knowledge to oversee her family's dairy farm. Thanks to donor support, she's also representing McGill in the Dairy Challenge. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4e6btee
A new chapter begins at the Macdonald Campus 🌱 The new greenhouse and plant phenotyping facilities unite research, teaching and hands‑on learning to drive innovation in agriculture and sustainability. 🔗 Learn more in the McGill Reporter: https://mcgill.ca/x/5MK
Today we celebrated the launch of the Initiative for Transforming Healthcare (ITH) 🎉 This is a cross sector effort supported by $5.75m in donor funding to help address the mounting pressures on Canada's health system. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bYYzvB En savoir plus : https://bit.ly/3NH4y0h
We asked you to help spread the #McGill24 magic, and you did just that! ✨ The McGill community came together once again to contribute 6,505 gifts totalling $5,401,613, supporting nearly 90 crowdfunding projects. Thank you for making this possible. 💖 Get the full story: https://bit.ly/4uu5lls
Thank you for spreading the #McGill24 magic! Yesterday, our community came together in support of the Department of Family Medicine. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who donated. 💙Thank you for standing with us. @mcgillalumni.bsky.social @mcgill.ca @healthsciences.mcgill.ca
Today is #McGill24, McGill's annual day of giving! When you make a gift to the Faculty of Arts today, your contribution is amplified thanks to matching and challenge funds from other donors. Make your gift at mcgill24.ca and spread the #McGill24 magic! @mcgillalumni.bsky.social
It's today! How will you spread the McGill24 magic? ✨ Wherever you are in the world, be sure to get involved and tag us in your posts throughout the day! 💖 Make a gift to a cause that matters to you – bit.ly/4uljiSK. #McGill24
✨ Defne always wanted to attend university abroad and experience studying in a multilingual environment. Thanks to donor support, she now spreads joy in her international community. Learn more and spread the McGill24 magic on March 11: mcgill.ca/x/5GX | @mcgillalumni.bsky.social
📍 Find a McGill24 event near you! We are spreading the McGill24 magic worldwide, with events in Montreal, New York City, Paris, Singapore and various other cities across the globe. 🌎 Join your local McGill community in celebrating our day of giving – https://bit.ly/4l6dd8K
Developing Ghana’s future agri-food leaders through the Nkabom Collaborative 🌱 Over the next decade, the initiative will equip Ghana’s youth with the practical skills and business savvy they need to transform the country’s nutrition, farming and food production. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cRSYJG
✨ Thanks to donor-funded financial aid and scholarships, Harry has been able to thrive in and out of the classroom. On McGill24, the global McGill community comes together to support students, researchers, and more. Learn more about how you can make magic happen: https://bit.ly/4u0jFSQ
‘When people unite around education, health, and impact, real change happens’ As a dental student, Ange-Cedric has seen firsthand how providing healthcare can spread joy. 💖 Learn more about his story and how you can spread the McGill24 magic on March 11 – https://clk.st/fYjub3P
The McGill Sustainability Park is entering a new phase, with demolition complete and construction underway. From heritage restoration to low-carbon infrastructure, the project reflects a commitment to restoration, conservation and collaboration. 🔗 Learn more: mcgill.ca/x/5TP