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Listening, learning, leading: Dal Medicine's new dean shares his vision

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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Ryan McNutt
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.
Dayna Park
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.
Michelle Soucy Rankin
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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Delainey Wescott
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Oluronke Taiwo, Dalhousie’s Black Student Advisor, was recently named one of the "Top 25 Immigrants in the Maritimes" by myHalifaxExperience magazine.
Patti Lewis
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Biology Professor Jeffrey Hutchings is this year's recipient of the AG Huntsman Award for Excellence in the Marine Sciences — only the seventh Canadian to receive the honour. He delivers a public lecture on Canada’s fish stocks this week.
Matt Reeder
Friday, November 24, 2017
Dal’s third-annual 16-day campaign against sex- and gender-based violence is now underway, with dozens of events, activities and initiatives hosted by different groups across campus, all meant to spur awareness and action.
Michele Charlton, Nicole LeBlanc, Dawn Morrison and Anja Samardzic
Friday, November 24, 2017
Engineering prof Ghada Koleilat won the Emerging Professional award at this year's Discovery Awards, which celebrate research and innovation in Nova Scotia. Diagnostic Radiology prof Mohamed Abdolell's company Densitas Inc won the Innovation Award, Engineering faculty member Peter Allen was named to the Science Hall of Fame and many other Dal individuals were among the varied nominees.
Jaan Islam
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Mike Smit, Information Management prof and this year's recipient of Dal's Early Career Teaching Award, gets creative when it comes to engaging students in the classroom.