/news.html Dal News Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:46:43 GMT 2026-06-09T22:46:43Z /news/2026/06/9/medical-sciences-pathway-grads-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 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. Student Life Science Medicine Convocation Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/9/medical-sciences-pathway-grads-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers and Kenneth Conrad 2026-06-09T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/9/ruby-harrington-dalhousie-science-grad.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Biology graduate Ruby Harrington turns a lifelong curiosity into cutting-edge research, exploring ultrasound technology to target spinal tumours as she prepares to begin a master’s in biomedical engineering at ÆÞÓÑ. Student Life Convocation Science Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/9/ruby-harrington-dalhousie-science-grad.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Rianne Zinck 2026-06-09T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/8/cs-convocation-profile-safaribeidokhti-mdi.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ghazaleh Safaribeidokhti navigates homesickness and uncertainty while pivoting from computer science to digital business, drawing strength from community as she builds a resilient, purpose-driven future. Computer Science Student Life Convocation Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/8/cs-convocation-profile-safaribeidokhti-mdi.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2026-06-08T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/8/cs-convocation-bhalla-google-dropout.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Aman Bhalla almost left his Computer Science degree after a single semester; now he’s graduating with a job with Google Computer Science Student Life Convocation Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/8/cs-convocation-bhalla-google-dropout.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2026-06-08T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/5/dalhousie-costume-studies-betty-veinot-convocation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Learning doesn’t have an age limit. Betty Veinot’s story shows how curiosity and resilience can open doors at any stage of life. Student Life Convocation Arts and Social Sciences Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/5/dalhousie-costume-studies-betty-veinot-convocation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-06-05T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/5/agriculture-convocation-dalhousie-caleb-hominick.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Some people are drawn to engineering by theory. For Agriculture grad Caleb Hominick, it started with something simpler: taking things apart, figuring out how they work, and putting them back together better than before. Agriculture Student Life Convocation Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/5/agriculture-convocation-dalhousie-caleb-hominick.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sophie Webb 2026-06-05T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/5/agriculture-convocation-dalhousie-emily-smith.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Experience often begins with opportunity. For Emily Smith, hands-on learning on the Truro Campus and meaningful connections — even with a single animal — helped shape a career path, deepen purpose and turn classroom learning into real-world impact. Agriculture Student Life Convocation Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/5/agriculture-convocation-dalhousie-emily-smith.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2026-06-05T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/5/agriculture-convocation-dalhousie-alexandra-carkner.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Life on a hobby farm and a grandmother’s advocacy work helped spark Alexandra Carkner’s passion for environmental management and community involvement. Agriculture Student Life Convocation Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/5/agriculture-convocation-dalhousie-alexandra-carkner.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sophie Webb 2026-06-05T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/4/ocean-week-sean-brilliant.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Sean Brillant works with fishers to develop safer technologies and policies, reducing whale deaths, improving coexistence at sea, and helping stabilize vulnerable North Atlantic right whale populations. Research News Oceans Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/4/ocean-week-sean-brilliant.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Rianne Zinck 2026-06-04T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/4/management-convocation-dalhousie-lydell-husbandsbrowne.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Varsity athlete Lydell Husbands-Browne reflects on setbacks, perseverance, and community as he charts a path from Dal Management to an MBA — and beyond the game. Student Life Convocation Management Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/4/management-convocation-dalhousie-lydell-husbandsbrowne.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Renée Hartleib 2026-06-04T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/4/management-convocation-dalhousie-brooklyn-malone.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Behind many student successes are the people who make those opportunities possible. Brooklyn Malone’s story highlights the role of family support, mentorship, and community in shaping achievement, from pursuing two degrees to stepping into ÆÞÓÑ’s Corporate Residency MBA program. Student Life Convocation Management Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/4/management-convocation-dalhousie-brooklyn-malone.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sonya Jampolsky 2026-06-04T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/4/management-commerce-convocation-ben-berrey.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews With 70 years between them, a grandfather and grandson confirm the Bachelor of Commerce program still has the same heart. Student Life Convocation Management Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/4/management-commerce-convocation-ben-berrey.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sonya Jampolsky 2026-06-04T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/3/health-convocation-dalhousie-emilia-fitzgerald.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews After shifting from science to health promotion, ÆÞÓÑ graduate Emilia Fitzgerald found her passion in prevention and community work, now continuing her impact through graduate studies at Dal this fall. Student Life Convocation Health Professions Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/3/health-convocation-dalhousie-emilia-fitzgerald.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dawn Morrison 2026-06-03T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/3/dalhousie-tirupati-india-innovation-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ÆÞÓÑ hosted Indian partners for a high-level visit last week advancing joint research, innovation programs and industry collaboration, with new agreements, funding pathways and a shared global innovation campus taking shape. Graduate Studies Research Computer Science Science News Engineering Community & Culture Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/3/dalhousie-tirupati-india-innovation-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-06-03T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/2/engineering-convocation-dalhousie-rowan-pratt.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Rowan Pratt transformed early struggles with identity, ADHD, and belonging into leadership, helping rebuild EngiQueers and create a more supportive culture within ÆÞÓÑ’s engineering community. Student Life Convocation Engineering Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/2/engineering-convocation-dalhousie-rowan-pratt.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Theresa Anne Salah 2026-06-02T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/1/arts-social-science-convocation-kaitlin-mcneil.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Graduating with a double major in Law, Justice & Society and Spanish, Kaitlin McNeil channels her passion for languages and advocacy into a promising future in law. Student Life Convocation Arts and Social Sciences Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/1/arts-social-science-convocation-kaitlin-mcneil.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2026-06-01T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/1/architecture-convocation-dalhousie-vanessa-croft.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Vanessa Croft’s architectural journey highlights how experience beyond the studio shaped her perspective, revealing design as a practice rooted in relationships, context, and the lived realities of everyday environments. Student Life Architecture and Planning Convocation Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/1/architecture-convocation-dalhousie-vanessa-croft.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Solange Richer de Lafleche 2026-06-01T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/1/planning-convocation-dalhousie-jamal-raaki.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews With a passion for equitable planning and climate resilience, Jamal Raaki graduates from ÆÞÓÑ’s Community Design program with research experience, international study ahead, and a goal of strengthening communities facing environmental change. Student Life Architecture and Planning Convocation Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/1/planning-convocation-dalhousie-jamal-raaki.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Solange Richer de Lafleche 2026-06-01T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/1/arts-social-science-convocation-dalhousie-eve-dewing.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Eve Dewing, a Social Anthropology graduate, combines a love of exploration with campus leadership, advancing food security initiatives while building community through student groups and hands-on involvement. Student Life Convocation Arts and Social Sciences Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/1/arts-social-science-convocation-dalhousie-eve-dewing.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2026-06-01T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/1/arts-theatre-convocation-kathleen-burke.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kathleen Burke’s shift from biology to theatre highlights how hands-on production work and mentorship helped transform a student passion into a skilled, confident start in the professional stage industry. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Theatre Convocation Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:15:00 GMT /news/2026/06/1/arts-theatre-convocation-kathleen-burke.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Hayter 2026-06-01T09:15:00Z /news/2026/06/1/arts-music-convocation-shanti-svarulrasa.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Shanti Sivarulrasa’s evolution from violinist to composer highlights a growing artistic voice, shaped by performance, collaboration, and the confidence to create original work on professional stages. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Convocation Music Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT /news/2026/06/1/arts-music-convocation-shanti-svarulrasa.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Hayter 2026-06-01T09:00:00Z /news/2026/05/29/dentistry-convocation-lina-hachemi-matt-kelvey.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews After winding paths and pivotal setbacks, Lina Hachemi and Matt Kelvey chart a new course by combining clinical skill, service, and purpose as they launch careers in uniform. Student Life Dentistry Convocation Fri, 29 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/29/dentistry-convocation-lina-hachemi-matt-kelvey.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Cheryl Bell 2026-05-29T14:30:00Z /news/2026/05/29/law-convocation-aaron-tolkamp.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A focus on Indigenous law, community advocacy, and the Weldon Tradition shaped Aaron Tolkamp’s experience at Schulich Law and continues to guide their path into legal practice. Law Student Life Convocation Fri, 29 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/29/law-convocation-aaron-tolkamp.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-05-29T11:30:00Z /news/2026/05/29/law-convocation-sybil-danykwhite.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews After a cross-country move to Halifax, Sybil Danyk-White found community, leadership opportunities, and a path into public interest law grounded in advocacy and connection. Student Life Convocation Fri, 29 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/29/law-convocation-sybil-danykwhite.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-05-29T11:30:00Z /news/2026/05/29/dentistry-convocation-vanessa-dairo-singerr.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Doctor of Dental Surgery graduate Vanessa Dairo‑Singerr is heading to a hospital-based residency, building on years of academic excellence and community service to expand care for patients with complex health needs. Student Life Convocation Dentistry Fri, 29 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/29/dentistry-convocation-vanessa-dairo-singerr.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Cheryl Bell 2026-05-29T11:30:00Z