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First graduates of inclusive medical sciences pathway cross the stage
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. Read more.
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Friday, May 29, 2026
New updates added daily throughout 's Spring Convocation 2026.
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 's Spring Convocation 2026.
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Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Ashley Jackson, a varsity athlete on the Tigers basketball team and one of Dal's new Academic All-Canadians, aims to make a difference on and off the court. With Global Brigades, she's taken her commitment to helping others international
Friday, January 19, 2018
For international student Gashin Ghazizadeh, the Dal 200 Community Skate was more than a great way to kick off an anniversary year — it was an opportunity to try skating for the very first time.
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Tora Oliphant, who double majors in Microbiology & Immunology and Sociology, has been rallying her peers in support of science and scholarship in Canada. She’s helped organize the “Support the Report” campaign on campus, advocating for the recommendations of Canada’s fundamental science review.
Monday, January 15, 2018
Grad students interested in honing their presentation skills — and taking home cash prizes — are in luck: registration for Dal's annual 3 Minute Thesis competition is now open, with 200 spots available.
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
During their undergrad studies in Texas, Josh Nieves and Sara Dede kept coming across graduates — so they decided to head north to see what all the fuss was about.