May 5, 2023… African-Caribbean Faculty Association wins global award for tirelessly supporting Black excellence

ACFAM co-founder and Professor Emeritus Gary Warner was the first Black faculty member at McMaster. In his long association with the university, he has opened doors for and supported Black students, faculty and staff, fostering Black success and excellence.

June 1, 2023 An organization that has been the driving force behind many initiatives to foster potential and support Black scholars, students and staff at McMaster has been recognized with a prestigious international award.

The African-Caribbean Faculty Association of McMaster, or ACFAM, received the 2023 U21 Award from Universitas 21, a global network of 28 world-leading, research-intensive universities, including McMaster, that focus on collaboration and internationalization.

Vice-Provost, International, and ACFAM co-founder Bonny Ibhawoh accepted the award last week at a U21 summit in Australia.

McMaster Press Release

Ssee the original press release here.

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