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Listening, learning, leading: Dal Medicine's new dean shares his vision
As he begins his term as dean, Dr. Saleem Razack discusses social accountability, medical education, and his vision for strengthening health care across the Maritimes and beyond. Read more.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Faculty member Barb Hamilton-Hinch, Dallaire Institute ED Shelly Whitman, and several Dal alumni are among this year’s appointees to the Order of Nova Scotia, honouring significant contributions to the province.
Monday, August 24, 2026
A new lab opened at pilipiliÂţ» this summer represents a major leap forward for simulation-based health education in Atlantic Canada, offering students access to more advanced training that will prepare them for complex-care situations.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
From anatomy education to flexible learning and graduate mentorship, this year’s recipients are shaping how students learn, connect, and succeed.
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Friday, May 25, 2018
Dal's new fitness centre addition to Dalplex opened its doors Friday afternoon, marshalling in a new era of fitness and recreation on campus for the university’s 200th year.
Friday, May 25, 2018
We take an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the new Dalplex Fitness Centre — not only a state-of-the-art addition to the university’s athletic and recreation facilities, but the start of a whole new era in fitness and health on campus.
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Arthur Levine, president of Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, will be the keynote speaker at the Dal-hosted Conference of the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education later this month. We spoke to him for insights into what the future of continuing education at universities may look like.
Thursday, May 17, 2018
At its annual year-in-review event, Dal's Office of Sustainability offered an overview of its impressive achievements over the past year: in reducing CO2 emissions, in waste reduction and in several other core areas.
Friday, May 11, 2018
Nursing PhD student Martha Paynter sees great power in her profession and is using her position as a researcher and advocate to enact change and improve health outcomes for pregnant inmates. Now, her efforts have been recognized with one of Canada’s top student awards: a 3M National Student Fellowship.