October 2026

Larissa Lee (Cherry Brook and North Preston, NS) is one of 36 students in Dalhousie’s first Africentric Bachelor of Social Work (ABSW) Cohort, all of whom graduated on October 20, 2026.

"For me, graduating from this program means more than academic achievement. It means creating more visual representation of BIPOC individuals in the Nova Scotia healthcare space, which I think is super cool. It also represents the resilience I have had throughout the years, allowing me to keep moving toward my goals, despite the many times I have felt ready to give up."

Krista is one of 36 students in Dalhousie's first Africentric Bachelor of Social Work (ABSW) Cohort, all of whom graduated on October 20, 2026.

Phillip Jackson (Toronto, ON) is one of 36 students in Dalhousie's first Africentric Bachelor of Social Work Cohort, all of whom graduated on October 20, 2026.

When Jasmine Friedrich Yap crosses the convocation stage this year, she’ll do so with a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Research, a national network of collaborators, and a marathon under her belt. Her research on fracture prevention in home care is helping shape better support for older adults in one of Canada’s oldest provinces, and she’s not done yet: this fall, she begins a PhD in Health at Dal.

Dalhousie University researcher Dr. Raluca Bejan’s research complicates the story of who Europe deems a “deserving” refugee

Researchers in Dal Health's School of Social Work are part of a diverse team led by Dr. Nancy Ross and Dr. Terrence Lewis with engaged consultation and leadership on Africentric research from Professor Emeritus DSSW Senator Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard, are sharing their own personal stories in order to highlight the importance of culturally responsive care.