Cathy Grisé is passionate about helping students learn through hands-on, experiential opportunities that bridge the classroom and the world beyond university.
A medievalist by training and an associate professor in the Department of English and Cultural Studies, Grisé has been part of McMaster since 1999.
Grisé says she was drawn to the Sherman Centre for its collaborative, solutions-driven environment, and its mission to make research and learning more accessible to everyone. Her appointment as its academic director was approved by McMaster University's Senate and Board of Governors. The role officially started on Nov. 1, 2025.
We spoke with Grisé about her goals for this role, the Lewis & Ruth Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship' work, and how her expertise in English and Cultural Studies will support her mission.
