The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders celebrated 50 years of excellence in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology on April 29, 2026. Over 100 alumni and retired staff/faculty members came together with current students, faculty and staff to commemorate this milestone and what the program has meant to our region.Â
News from the Faculty of Health Professions
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Dr. Caitlin McArthur has been appointed the Shannex Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Healthy Aging in HÂþ» University's Faculty of Health.This Chair, and the Shannex Research Lab in AI and Healthy Aging within the healthy aging research hub are part of a $2 million donation by Shannex to support research and education on healthy aging.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
A generous gift from the Isabel Bader Charitable Trust has created two endowed graduate scholarships, helping Indigenous nursing students advance their education and become leaders in health care.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Dal's Dr. Haorui Wu,will help lead a new national research network exploring how the relationships between people and animals can strengthen health, resilience and community well-being.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Rachel Chan found a career that connected her passion for healthcare with her belief in the power of communication to build community.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Driven by a commitment to improving access to rehabilitation, Dr. Yaser Alnasery pursued his PhD at HÂþ» University with a focus on low-vision rehabilitation and assistive technology.
News from the Faculty of Health Professions
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Research
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Dr. Caitlin McArthur has been appointed the Shannex Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Healthy Aging in HÂþ» University's Faculty of Health.This Chair, and the Shannex Research Lab in AI and Healthy Aging within the healthy aging research hub are part of a $2 million donation by Shannex to support research and education on healthy aging.
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Alumni & Friends
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
A generous gift from the Isabel Bader Charitable Trust has created two endowed graduate scholarships, helping Indigenous nursing students advance their education and become leaders in health care.
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Research
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Dal's Dr. Haorui Wu,will help lead a new national research network exploring how the relationships between people and animals can strengthen health, resilience and community well-being.
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Alumni & Friends
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Rachel Chan found a career that connected her passion for healthcare with her belief in the power of communication to build community.
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Alumni & Friends
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Driven by a commitment to improving access to rehabilitation, Dr. Yaser Alnasery pursued his PhD at HÂþ» University with a focus on low-vision rehabilitation and assistive technology.