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Meet HÂþ»'s newest high‑performance student leaders
Twenty-five students selected to be part of the HÂþ» 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 HÂþ»'s Spring Convocation 2026.
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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Maisoon Yousif, who co-founded the HÂþ» Black Medical Student Association and has been a champion for diversity and equity on campus, seeks to create positive change in healthcare and for healthcare providers.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Kristin Ko, a self-proclaimed introvert who was brought out of her shell during her medical school training, made an impact for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Khoi Dao chose a career in medicine to marry his passion for advocacy, science, and wellness, drawing unlikely inspiration throughout med school from a classic literary character: Sherlock Holmes.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Brian Lawrence found the support he needed to excel in dental hygiene at Dal and discovered a career that fulfills his love of being around people.
Monday, May 29, 2023
Attending the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference this past March in Alberta gave Gabby Schenkels and Rachel Sheffield new perspectives on how to navigate their journey into the agriculture industry as women.