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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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Ryan McNutt
Friday, March 18, 2016
With course registration for returning students starting Monday, we take a quick look at the changes to the academic dates approved for this upcoming year, including a fall study break and the end-of-term "lieu day" in the schedule.
Ryan McNutt
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Art McDonald, two-time Dal alum and co-recipient of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics, returned to campus Monday night to talk with students, faculty and community members about his groundbreaking research into the fundamental building blocks of the universe.
Kelly Taylor
Monday, March 14, 2016
Dalhousie launches a university-wide mental wellness initiative, aimed at building a positive mental health environment for faculty, staff and students.
Kelly Taylor
Friday, March 11, 2016
We get to know Tracy Rands, who is overseeing a new Talent Management portfolio within Dal Human Resources that focuses on recruitment, career and leadership development and organizational health.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, March 11, 2016
Supported by the leadership of Norma Williams (executive director, diversity and inclusiveness), Wanda Thomas Bernard (special advisor in diversity and inclusiveness) and Jasmine Walsh (acting assistant vice-president, Human Resources), planning is underway for the next phase of the university’s Strategic Initiative on Diversity and Inclusiveness.