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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 Dalhousie 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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Jane Doucet
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Research, mentoring, advocacy, community leadership: there's not much Dr. Judy MacDonald hasn't done when it comes to pushing for advances in accessibility at Dal and beyond. And this year, she's been recognized for her work with a President’s Award for the Advancement of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility.
Matt Reeder
Monday, November 28, 2022
Dalhousie's Accessibility Plan, released this past summer, lays out a detailed roadmap for ensuring the university meets Nova Scotia's goal of being fully accessible by 2030.
Andrew Riley
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Last night’s 20th annual Discovery Awards, co-presented by Dalhousie, was a moment to celebrate university innovators who are inspiring the next generation of Nova Scotian scientists.
Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
On Tuesday, the Board of Governors approved a new international tuition model for future students featuring a tuition guarantee and fees better aligned with Dal’s national peers — all of which is poised to bring significant investments in Dal’s student experience.
Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Cheryl Fraser, a two-time Dal alum who is current is currently Chief Talent Officer and Vice-President Communications at Crombie REIT, has been appointed Chair of the Dalhousie University Board of Governors for a three-year term.