Faculty of Arts

A group of people standing on a beach waving their hands. Culture

Getting things ready for your stay at The White Lotus

David Bernad, BA’04, the Emmy Award-winning executive producer of The White Lotus, on how he went from organizing Frosh Week parties at McGill, to producing one of the most acclaimed shows on television.

A woman in a black suit. People

No fan of ‘eat-your-spinach’ journalism

USA Today editor-in-chief Caren Bohan, BA’87, says that fact-based journalism is her newspaper’s ‘north star,’ and her reporters aren’t afraid of asking tough questions. But the publication also knows a thing or two about having fun.

A woman holding an apple in front of a leafy wall. People

An idealist who gets things done

Laure Waridel, BA’96, has been one of Quebec’s most prominent voices on environmental issues and fair trade for decades. She is troubled by the rise of populism and climate skepticism, but she isn’t done fighting for a better future.

Carol Bernard Culture

Helping others find their voices

Carol Bernard, BA’84, was a respected manager at CN Rail – but her love of music propelled her into a dramatic career shift. As the founder and director of two prominent Montreal choirs, Bernard is now sharing that love of music with her choristers and their audiences.

A person wearing glasses and a suit Culture

An eclectic approach to Canada’s history

When film director Matthew Rankin, BA’01, came to Montreal to study at McGill, it put him on the path to learning French, embracing the city as his new home – and making the critically acclaimed Universal Language.

A collage of four people. Culture

Looking for a holiday read?

The holidays are almost upon us and (hopefully) that means you’ll soon be able to spend some quality time with a good book or two. Here are some possibilities for you to consider – all written by McGill alums.

A women standing in front of a bookstore. Culture

One of the Big Apple’s best booksellers

Sarah McNally, BA’98, is the driving force behind McNally Jackson Books in New York. Her chain of independent bookstores has managed to thrive in challenging times. Both Vogue and The New Yorker recently included McNally Jackson’s shops on their lists of New York’s finest bookstores.

Louise Lantagne Culture

Championing Quebec culture 

As the president and director general of the Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), Louise Lantagne, BA’77, plays a crucial role in supporting Quebec culture – both inside the province and around the world. (Cet article est disponible en français.)

A person singing into a microphone Culture

The story behind Chromeo’s distinctly funky charms

If the Montreal electro-funk duo Chromeo’s music hadn’t caught on, David Macklovitch, BA’00, MA’03, the band’s vocalist and guitarist, might be at the front of a university classroom right now, teaching French literature.

Back to top