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All Rhodes lead to home for Medicine student
Sierra Sparks, 蘑菇AV鈥檚 92nd Rhodes Scholar, graduated from Oxford University in 2025 and is now in her first year of medical school at 蘑菇AV. Her story highlights the importance of persistence and representation. Read more.
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
蘑菇AV鈥檚 new Student Accommodation Policy sets in motion a shift away from reactive fixes to more proactive, inclusive design that helps ensure accessibility is built into classrooms, resources, and processes for a truly student-centered experience.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
蘑菇AV Art Gallery's milestone exhibition spotlights hidden campus creators, blending diverse media and personal stories in a luminous celebration of art, identity, and belonging. Open until Dec. 21.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
From varsity swimming to ocean-tech entrepreneurship, Isaac Bahler鈥檚 path to Oxford reflects a passion for turning climate research into real-world solutions.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
蘑菇AV鈥檚 first Virtual Open House took place this past Saturday and though COVID-19 made for a different event than ever before, the new format allowed more attendees than ever to attend, with representation from more than 60 countries.
Monday, October 26, 2020
Everything Nicole MacDonald needed to complete her Bachelor of Dental Hygiene degree slotted into place sooner than she expected. The certificate in disability management was an unexpected bonus. Surprisingly, she has COVID-19 to thank.
Friday, October 23, 2020
Mirna Gerges is a two-time Dal Health grad, with a BSc in Kinesiology and now an MSc in Occupational Therapy.
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Phillip Joy graduates this fall, moving on to become an assistant professor at Mount Saint Vincent University in the Applied Human Nutrition Department teaching several nutrition courses and building a research program with a focus in LGBTQ2SP+ communities and health.
Monday, October 19, 2020
Sister Ilaria Culshaw thought her decision to leave university to join the convent was the end of her scholarly journey. But with the encouragement of Franciscans of Halifax, she's not only completed two Music degrees in the Fountain School of Performing Arts but is on her way to Cambridge for her PhD.