Dal climbs higher in QS World University Rankings as competitive pool swells
Dalhousie rose in one of the year’s most-anticipated university rankings, climbing 19 spots to 272 out of the 1,300 institutions featured in the QS World University Rankings.
This week, we continue our coverage recognizing the incredible achievements of some of our most recent graduates. Read on below for profiles and sign our Class of 2021 virtual yearbook. Missed our Spring 2021 Virtual Convocation Celebration? Watch it here.
Grace Dao managed the many challenges and responsibilities of her final year of medical school with aplomb, all while preparing to welcome the newest member of her family — her infant son, Ernie.
Debby Chao is the recipient of the 2021 Dr. David Precious Gold Medal in Dentistry, an award that caps off four years of dental school during which she achieved top marks in her class.
An initial setback in his post-secondary education experience led Bachelor of Computer Science graduate Allan Jones to discover a community and discipline he hopes to remain a part of.
When choosing law schools, Maria Rizzetto says she looked no further than Dal given how many amazing lawyers Schulich Law has produced over the years — including two of her own family members.
Therapeutic Recreation grad Brittany Bhatnagar says her program taught her the importance of implementing recreation and leisure to daily living to enhance well-being, especially mental health.
Monica DeVidi, a recent graduate of Dalhousie’s master of planning program, has used her skills in the field to develop impactful research for local municipalities.
Juliana Serroul, director of research in the Faculty of Health, has expanded her knowledge of the field through Dal's Master of Information Management program.
Valentina Ceballos, an honours student majoring in Marine Biology, has received the award in honour of the legacy of Rob Stewart, a Canadian photographer, filmmaker and conservationist best known for his documentary films Sharkwater and Sharkwater Extinction.
Second-year men’s volleyball player Michael Donovan has earned a spot on Volleyball Canada’s 2021 U21 team.
STRATEGIC PLAN LAUNCH
Faculty and staff are invited to the launch of Dalhousie’s new strategic plan, Third Century Promise. Please join us on Tuesday, June 15 at 11 a.m. via Microsoft Teams Live (Net ID and password required) to learn more and discuss Dalhousie’s path forward.
FALL TERM INFO
Dal's COVID-19 hub has been updated with the latest information for students about the fall term. Learn more about courses, registration and supports at dal.ca/fall2021.
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Mi'kmaq lawyer Patti Doyle-Bedwell, an associate professor in the Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development, on the discovery of the bodies of 215 Indigenous children at a former residential school site in B.C. and what needs to happen next in the pursuit of justice.
During Alumni Days in late May, Dalhousie hosted a special virtual class reunion over Zoom to mark a significant milestone for grads from the Class of 1961.
Nova Scotia-based Graphite Innovation and Technologies (GIT) is providing opportunities for Dalhousie graduate students such as Ryan Ingham to put their research experience into practice through Mitacs internships.
The Ocean Frontier Institute is sponsoring two students — one from Dal and one from MUN — to spend a semester at sea. Find out more.
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