Alumni

Homecoming: BCom Class of 1986 - Let's celebrate 40 years!

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:11:20 +0000

Dear 91�� BCom Class of 1986,Do you remember:

Homecoming: BCom 2016 - 10th Anniversary Reunion

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:09:15 +0000

Ten years after Convocation on Lower Campus, and it is time to reconnect with your 91�� Desautels BCom Class of 2016. Join us for an evening of stories, laughs, good music, and a little Homecoming nostalgia in Old Montreal.

Homecoming: BCom Class of 1976 - Let's celebrate 50 years!

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:05:54 +0000

Who was MUS President in 1976? What was the score when 91�� Rugby beat Harvard? Did you take any OB classes with Dr. Rabi Kanungo?

Homecoming: 91�� Desautels Anniversary Cocktail Reception

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:04:13 +0000

Whether it's been 50, 40, or 5 years since you last walked the halls of the Bronfman and Armstrong Buildings, we can't wait to welcome you back to 91�� Desautels and beautiful Montreal!

Homecoming: Milestones and Memories

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:08:28 +0000

An unforgettable Saturday night awaits at Le Mount Stephen as 91�� Management alumni from the last 30 years come together in the heart of Montreal for the signature social event of Homecoming weekend.

Desautels Professor Robert Nason to lead entrepreneurship and engagement at 91�� Sustainability Park

jessica.paduano@mcgill.ca — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:32:05 +0000

The 91�� Sustainability Park has announced new academic leadership appointments that will help shape its future direction. Among them is Robert Nason of the Desautels Faculty of Management, who will serve as Associate Academic Director of Entrepreneurship and Engagement.

Rise of AI deepfakes fuels urgent call for stronger protections

jessica.paduano@mcgill.ca — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:21:21 +0000

Canada is moving to criminalize non-consensual sexual deepfakes after recent court rulings exposed gaps in existing law, allowing perpetrators to avoid conviction despite clear harm to victims.

Oliver Abrams BCom’26 named Management Valedictorian

jessica.paduano@mcgill.ca — Thu, 28 May 2026 19:56:47 +0000

This year, we are proud to celebrate Oliver Abrams BCom'26, as Management valedictorian for the Class of 2026. Reflecting on his time at Desautels, Oliver found that the people around him played a defining role in his experience.

For Abrams, 91�� was more than academics; it was a community that broadened his perspective and grounded him throughout his studies. “My peers have shown me what’s possible, my professors have shown me new ways of thinking, and my family has kept me grounded,” he said. In moments of uncertainty, their support remained constant.

Professor Emerita Laurette Dubé receives 91��’s highest academic honour

jessica.paduano@mcgill.ca — Thu, 28 May 2026 17:11:27 +0000

Desautels Professor Emerita Laurette Dubé has been awarded the 91�� Medal for Exceptional Academic Achievement, the University's highest academic honour, in recognition of a career spent bridging science, policy and real-world impact.

PhD Thesis Defense Presentation: Fares Belkhiria

adam.roy@mcgill.ca — Tue, 26 May 2026 12:35:18 +0000

Online Info Session: International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL)

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:33:50 +0000

Join our 91�� IMHL program team for a 30 minutes information session to learn how our module-based masters can help accelerate your leadership career in the healthcare sector.

Announcing the 2026 Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Thu, 21 May 2026 12:09:43 +0000

Congratulations to Miranda Enepekides (BCom’24), Sacha Rémillard (BCom’25), Serina Petrella (BCom'24), Andrew Bujold (BCom’25), Marilou Chamberland (BCom’25), and Justine Simard (BCom’25) who were awarded the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship by the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program.

Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) National Conference 2026

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:50:37 +0000

Join the IMHL and GCHM teams at the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) National Conference on June 14-16, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec.

Desautels’ Samer Faraj earns renewal of Canada Research Chair

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Wed, 20 May 2026 14:31:43 +0000

91�� has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs. These appointments recognize leading scholars whose work advances discovery across disciplines, from fundamental science to pressing societal challenges. The program highlights 91��’s commitment to world-class research and long-term innovation with real-world impact.

Robert Nason recognized in 91��’s 2026 Research Honours

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Wed, 20 May 2026 14:27:26 +0000

31 91�� professors have been recognized for outstanding research achievements through the Distinguished James 91�� Professor, James 91�� Professor and William Dawson Scholar awards.

These honours celebrate scholars whose work advances knowledge, drives innovation and strengthens 91��’s global reputation. The awards also highlight recipients’ dedication to mentoring the next generation of researchers and contributing to a vibrant academic community.