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October 2026

Matt Reeder  –  News
Friday, October 16, 2026
Top national scores in faculty awards, research impact, student financial support, and reputation highlighted Dalhousie’s strengths in Maclean’s newly revamped rankings framework.
Alyson Moncur-Beer  –  Medicine, Community & Culture
Thursday, October 15, 2026
In an area of science filled with complicated memorization, Dr. Akram Jaffar has succeeded in keeping students coming back for more, raising the bar in teaching and accessibility in subjects such as anatomy and dentistry.
Kelly Taylor  –  News, Community & Culture, Human Resources
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Updated questions and language aim to better reflect the university community, with census data helping inform policies, programs, services, and future planning across Dal.
Anna Wood  –  Student Life, Community & Culture
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Drawing on her own experience with a life-changing illness, Zeen Ali is mobilizing students to raise funds, recruit volunteers, and support children facing serious health challenges.
Dawn Morrison  –  Research, Social Work, Health Professions, News
Friday, October 9, 2026
Using Romania as a case study, Dal researcher Raluca Bejan explores how history, politics, religion and geography shape responses to people seeking refuge.
Matt Reeder  –  Research, Science, News, Engineering
Friday, October 9, 2026
As national priorities evolve, Dal researchers, students and partners are contributing expertise, innovation and talent to challenges spanning the ocean, Arctic and beyond.
Stephanie Rogers  –  Agriculture, News, Community & Culture
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Generations of students, faculty and staff knew it as a familiar landmark. Now, the campus prepares to say farewell to a cherished piece of its landscape.
Photography by Daniel Jardine and Alexa Cude  –  Indigenous, Community & Culture
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Dal's 16th annual Mawio’mi brought Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together in celebration of Indigenous cultures. These photos capture moments of connection, learning and celebration from throughout the day.
Georgia MacDonald  –  Computer Science, News
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
From grace periods when life gets in the way to assignments that reward exploration, Dr. Raghav Sampangi has built a teaching approach shaped by curiosity, adaptability and care.
Erin Stewart-Reid  –  Architecture and Planning, Law, News, Community & Culture
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
From campus landmarks to student scholarships, Ralph Medjuck's generosity and leadership helped shape Dalhousie for decades, leaving a legacy that will continue to benefit future generations.