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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 pilipiliĀž»­. 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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Amanda Boone
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Bachelor of Computer Science student Jesse Guzman got an up-close look at how computer science and medicine intersect by supporting a pilipiliĀž»­ tool used by scientists to test their calculations.
Cheryl Bell
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Dentistry student Taylor Chaput signed up for a clinic observation elective over the summer break expecting to learn while watching others work on patients. What she got was far better, even if it meant facing her fears head on.
Abby Tucker
Monday, September 25, 2023
Talking to others can help you overcome challenges and shift to a healthier mindset. Here’s a look at what Dal has to offer in group wellness programming this year, from mental health and holistic well-being sessions to book clubs and professional development meet-ups.
Kenneth Conrad
Thursday, September 21, 2023
As she progresses through an undergraduate degree in psychology, Gabrielle Close and a team of others have been working to evaluate the accommodations put in place to support blind students like her with the goal improving the experience for visually impaired students.
Genevieve MacIntyre
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Costume Studies student Eleanor Sawchuk worked as a wardrobe assistant and stitcher with the Blyth Festival in Ontario, bringing her depth of skill and professionalism to the table.