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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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Matt Reeder
Friday, October 23, 2015
International Development Studies’ Matthew Schnurr, recipient of two of Dal’s new teaching awards this year (Academic Innovation and Early Career Faculty), creates unique, interactive classroom simulations that allow students to gain new perspectives on issues ranging from sustainability to activism.
Nicole Maunsell
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Dal's Faculty of Management is about a lot more than just business. Learn about its community outreach, big data research and more.
Marie Visca
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Hundreds of students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members took part in the President's Annual Fun Run/Walk this past weekend, a highlight of the university's Homecoming weekend.
Maggie-Jane Parker
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Thousands of prospective Dal students and their parents will visit Dal's Halifax campuses this weekend for Open House, a chance to explore everything Dal has to offer.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, October 15, 2015
The Wallace McCain Learning Commons, a new student space in the Life Sciences Centre, received its grand opening on Thursday and was welcomed as a new campus destination for collaboration and community-building.