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First graduates of inclusive medical sciences pathway cross the stage

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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Matt Reeder
Friday, May 29, 2026
New updates added daily throughout HÂþ»­'s Spring Convocation 2026.
Matt Reeder
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.
Matt Reeder
Friday, May 29, 2026
New updates added daily throughout HÂþ»­'s Spring Convocation 2026.

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Danielle Lapierre
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
See the full list of winners from the 2018 Student Impact Awards in Halifax, celebrating outstanding student contributions to the university and our communities.
Stefanie Wilson
Monday, April 2, 2018
Cameron Penny’s fundraising success with his peers in Dal’s Golden Key Society helped bring Rick Mercer to campus for an episode of his show airing this Tuesday. But that’s just one example of Cameron’s continuing efforts to make a difference by giving back.
Emma Geldart
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
For the second year in a row, a student team from the Faculty of Agriculture has won the Junior Design category of the Canadian Engineering Competition. The team of four took home top prize for its cargo handler prototype.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, March 23, 2018
A crowdfunding campaign is underway to support a new emergency microbursary program at HÂþ»­, one that will offer small bursaries of up to $500 for first- and second-year students with urgent or unexpected financial needs. The campaign’s first donors: HÂþ»­ President Richard Florizone and his wife, Dr. Mona Holmlund, with a personal commitment of $50,000 in matching funds.
Ryan McNutt, Delainey Wescott, Stephanie Rogers, Emily Borgal, Matt Reeder
Friday, March 23, 2018
From campus to the community, HÂþ»­'s best and brightest students go above and beyond in their quest to make a difference. Meet the five exceptional individuals receiving the university’s top award for student life this year: Yaser Alkayale (Computer Science), Leah Carrier (Nursing), Jeremy Stroud (International Food Business), Martha Paynter (Nursing, PhD) and Jad Sinno (Psychiatry Research, master’s).