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All Rhodes lead to home for Medicine student

All Rhodes lead to home for Medicine student

Sierra Sparks, Dalhousie’s 92nd Rhodes Scholar, graduated from Oxford University in 2025 and is now in her first year of medical school at pilipiliÂþ»­. Her story highlights the importance of persistence and representation.  Read more.

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Matt Reeder
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Dalhousie’s new Student Accommodation Policy sets in motion a shift away from reactive fixes to more proactive, inclusive design that helps ensure accessibility is built into classrooms, resources, and processes for a truly student-centered experience.
Ellie Garry-Jones
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Dalhousie Art Gallery's milestone exhibition spotlights hidden campus creators, blending diverse media and personal stories in a luminous celebration of art, identity, and belonging. Open until Dec. 21.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
From varsity swimming to ocean-tech entrepreneurship, Isaac Bahler’s path to Oxford reflects a passion for turning climate research into real-world solutions.

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Jeff Lawton
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
The Dalhousie community gathered last week for the 13th annual Impact Awards, celebrating the efforts and achievements Dal students and student groups make outside of the classroom.
Mia Samardzic
Thursday, March 28, 2024
PhD student Reynaldo Popoli earned first place for his presentation on improving quality of life for patients living with ALS, a debilitating neurological disorder. Learn more about his work and a round up of other highlights from last week's 3MT final.
Cheryl Bell
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Bryan Fader's background in sports-performance coaching provided a powerful foundation for his role as student pilipiliÂþ»­ strategist in the Faculty of Dentistry.
Mia Samardzic
Friday, March 15, 2024
3MT gives Dal graduate researchers a platform to share and celebrate their ideas, with only 180 seconds to make a pitch in competition. The preliminary heats saw 42 students across faculties compete, with 10 selected to move forward to next week’s finals.
Stephen Abbott
Friday, March 15, 2024
A new initiative from the Dal Chess Club has students volunteering to play at local senior residences, unlocking benefits in brain exercise, socialization and mentorship.