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Twenty-five students selected to be part of the Ä¢¹½AV Student Leadership Academy will bring big ideas, deep community involvement, and an impressive range of experience to the year ahead. Read more.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Launched in 2022 to expand access for Indigenous and African Nova Scotian students, Dal's Inclusive Pathways to Medical Professions program marks a major milestone this spring with its first graduates. Get to know some of the students shaping what comes next.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Learning doesn’t have an age limit. Betty Veinot’s story shows how curiosity and resilience can open doors at any stage of life.
Friday, May 29, 2026
New updates added daily throughout Ä¢¹½AV's Spring Convocation 2026.
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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Faculty of Science grad Eniola Bakare has made a point of giving back to the community throughout her time at Dal, mentoring students through their academic journey as she excelled in completing her own.
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Since first joining Ä¢¹½AV's Department of Psychology and Neuroscience in the early 1990s, Sherry Stewart has supervised more than 30 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, garnering widespread recognition for her excellent mentorship.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Mohammad Alshateel arrived in Calgary from his home in Kuwait at age 18 with plans to become a doctor. This summer, he will fly home from Halifax at age 28 a dentist.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Alex Oprea's years at Dal have been defined by her dedication to ensuring science students have the necessary tools to get the most out of their degrees.
Monday, June 14, 2021
For graduating honours student Sydney Belford, taking the time to explore new things was key in deciding her path through undergraduate studies in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.