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Choosing McGill was an easy decision for Arts student Abene. ❤️

The scholarship she received, thanks to donor support, is what made studying here possible.

Learn more about Abene's story: giving.mcgill.ca/all-stories/...
November 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
🍿 Looking for a movie to watch this weekend?

'Mille secrets mille dangers' is the new adaptation of a novel by Alain Farah, professor in McGill’s Département des littératures de langue française.

We spoke to Farah about transforming his into a movie. mcgillnews.mcgill.ca/from-the-pri...
From the printed page to the big screen
McGill professor Alain Farah recently collaborated with filmmaker Philippe Falardeau on a new movie based on one of Farah’s books.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
On National Philanthropy Day, we want to celebrate you and the incredible impact of your giving to @mcgill.ca ❤️

Find out more about the impact of giving:
alumni.mcgill.ca/npd/thank-yo...
November 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Join McGill President and Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini next week for a special McGill News alumni webcast, as he shares his four priorities for the future of McGill University.

🗓️ Monday, November 10
🕛 12PM EST

Register for free 👇
www.alumni.mcgill.ca/aoc/events-t...
The President's View: Deep Saini on McGill's Future
Join us for a special McGill News alumni webcast with McGill's President and Vice-Chancellor, Deep Saini, as he shares his ...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
McGill tops Maclean’s rankings — again! 🔝

The university has claimed the No. 1 spot in Maclean’s annual ranking of Canadian medical doctoral universities for the 21st consecutive year.

📰 Full story in the McGill Reporter: reporter.mcgill.ca/mcgill-tops-...
McGill tops Maclean’s rankings — again - McGill Reporter
McGill University has once again secured the top spot in Maclean’s annual ranking of Canadian medical doctoral universities
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October 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Reposted by McGill Alumni
McGill alumnus Peter Howitt awarded 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics for work on innovation and growth. 🏆 Canadian economist recognized for pioneering work on the dynamics of creative destruction.

Read more ➡️ mcgill.ca/x/iDe

Photo: Ashley McCabe / Brown University
October 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🤝 Through the McGill Alumni Career Coaches program, you’ll have access to certified coaches like Aileen Crowne, MSW'88, who bring deep expertise and a supportive approach to every conversation.

Explore the McGill Alumni Career Coaches program: www.mcgill.ca/alumni/caree...
October 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🍁 It’s time to FALL back in love with campus and meet old friends at Homecoming 2025.

We can't wait to welcome you back to McGill for events including masterclasses from McGill experts, our Scarlet Key panel, the Dairy Complex Open House and the big football game.

➡️ www.mcgill.ca/alumni/event...
October 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
💬 "Helping a young person build up their library is one of the joys of the job"

The Word Bookstore has been a staple for generations of McGill students. 📚

As it marks its 50th anniversary, co-founder and owner Adrian King-Edwards, BA’71, shares his memories.
mcgillnews.mcgill.ca/a-little-boo...
A little bookstore that’s had a big impact
For generations of McGill students, The Word Bookstore on Milton Street has been almost as familiar a landmark as the Roddick Gates or the Redpath Museum. As The Word marks its 50th anniversary, Adria...
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September 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Adrian King-Edwards (BA'71), The Word's owner and co-founder marks the bookstore's 50th anniversary in a recent interview with McGill News alumni magazine.
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A little bookstore that’s had a big impact
For generations of McGill students, The Word Bookstore on Milton Street has been almost as familiar a landmark as the Roddick Gates or the Redpath Museum. As The Word marks its 50th anniversary, Adria...
mcgillnews.mcgill.ca
September 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Meet the people creating space for sustainability in the curriculum 🌱

“We want our students to become passionate, not just about the content, but about the issues and the impact of the work they do.”

Get the full story in the McGill News ⤵️ mcgillnews.mcgill.ca/creating-a-s...
Creating a space for sustainability in the curriculum
McGill’s Sustainability Education Fellows program offers professors the support they need to reshape their courses.
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July 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
"I wanted to talk to people who weren’t necessarily substance users, but have been touched by overdose... to keep the focus on those who survived, and their lives."

In his new book, McGill professor Todd Meyers goes beyond the headlines about the opioid crisis.
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Sharing the stories of those left behind
In his new book, McGill professor Todd Meyers conveys the grief felt by those who have lost loved ones to opioid overdoses.
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July 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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We honour the legacy of pioneering scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Francesco Bellini (1947–2025), whose visionary support transformed biomedical research at McGill and beyond. His legacy continues to drive discovery and innovation. 🔗 https://mcgill.ca/x/isT
July 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
👋 Meet McGill's med school twins!

Mathew and Michael Petros are first-year students, while Shreya and Megha Udupa are in their second year of medical studies. 🩺

“It’s like having a study buddy 24/7 that you’ve known from the womb,” says Megha.

Full story: mcgillnews.mcgill.ca/a-double-dos...
July 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
We are delighted to welcome our incoming Schulich Leaders, recipients of Canada’s largest and most coveted STEM scholarship.

Congratulations and welcome to the McGill community! ❤️ #2025SchulichLeaders @mcgillscience.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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🏆 We're #1!

McGill University is Canada’s top university, according to the 2026 QS World University Rankings.

Worldwide, it placed 27th out of 1,500 universities ranked, putting it in the top two per cent of institutions globally.

Get the full story: reporter.mcgill.ca/mcgill-no-1-...
McGill No. 1 in Canada in 2026 QS World University Rankings  - McGill Reporter
University places 27th globally; shines in sustainability and graduate employability
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June 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
🏆 We're #1!

McGill University is Canada’s top university, according to the 2026 QS World University Rankings.

Worldwide, it placed 27th out of 1,500 universities ranked, putting it in the top two per cent of institutions globally.

Get the full story: reporter.mcgill.ca/mcgill-no-1-...
McGill No. 1 in Canada in 2026 QS World University Rankings  - McGill Reporter
University places 27th globally; shines in sustainability and graduate employability
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June 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
🎵 "The best part about going to McGill was moving to Montreal and meeting new people, making connections"

Caity Gyorgy, MMus’22, has won three Juno Awards in the last four years. Now comes her biggest project yet.

Learn all about it in the McGill News: mcgillnews.mcgill.ca/a-jazz-star-...
A jazz star on the rise
Singer and composer Caity Gyorgy, MMus’22, has won three Juno Awards in the last four years.
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June 18, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The McGill Collaborative for AI and Society (McCAIS) wants to ensure that AI is used in a positive way.

The best way to do that? Bring together experts with different sets of skills. 🤝

Read about the team's work in the McGill News: mcgillnews.mcgill.ca/an-ecosystem... @mcgillnewsmag.bsky.social
An “ecosystem” for AI collaboration
The McGill Collaborative for AI and Society is focused on developing AI as a positive force.
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June 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
McGill recently announced the establishment of the Meralli Global Health Innovation Award.

In honour of Farouk Meralli, BSc'07, the award will support exceptional students who demonstrate innovation and entrepreneurial vision in global health.

Full story: healthenews.mcgill.ca/new-meralli-...
June 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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#McGillArts alumna Grace Flahive's 2025 novel "Palm Meridian" was listed in CBC's "25 Canadian books to read for Pride Month." Grace studied English literature at McGill.
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25 Canadian books to read for Pride Month | CBC Books
June is Pride Month. To celebrate, we've curated a list of the latest fiction, nonfiction, poetry and comics by 2SLGBTQ+ writers in Canada to read throughout the year.
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June 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🏆 Calling all alumni in the GTA – the McGill Toronto Excellence Awards are back!

The MTEAs recognize the achievements of outstanding alumni and friends of McGill, across four award categories.

Join us on June 17 at The Carlu for this year’s celebrations: myalumni.mcgill.ca/s/1762/gid2/...
May 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
‘Our unofficial Architect Laureate’

Arthur Erickson, BArch’50, LLD’75, was one of Canada's most influential architects, but in many ways his legacy has been overlooked.

Find out how Professor David Covo is changing that in the McGill News: mcgillnews.mcgill.ca/our-unoffici...
‘Our unofficial Architect Laureate’
The life and work of Arthur Erickson, BArch’50, LLD’75, one of Canada’s most celebrated and influential architects, is the subject of both a new documentary film and a new exhibition at the Canadian C...
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April 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
🏆 Every year, the MAA Honours & Awards Ceremony recognizes outstanding alumni around the world.

Join us on May 8 as we pay tribute to the incredible service and achievements of the McGill community.

🗓️ Thursday, May 7
📍 Le 9e, Eaton Centre, Montreal
🎟️ Register:
myalumni.mcgill.ca/s/1762/gid2/...
April 17, 2025 at 8:42 PM
💬 “I want to bring opera to other kinds of people who never thought about it."

Get the full story on Rihab Chaieb, BMus'10, whose journey to international acclaim as an opera singer started with fronting a metal band.
mcgillnews.mcgill.ca/from-metal-t...
From metal to Mozart
Before Rihab Chaieb, BMus’10, became a rising star in the world of opera, she was the singer in a metal band.
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April 11, 2025 at 8:23 PM