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Inclusive by design: How Dal is moving beyond reactive student accommodation

Inclusive by design: How Dal is moving beyond reactive student accommodation

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.  Read more.

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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.
Dal Health Communications
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Inspired by a childhood diagnosis, Kate Morrison graduates with her Bachelor of Scieence in Kinesiology this week, continuing to work toward her Child Life Specialist certification so she can support children and families living with illness and disability.

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Stefanie Wilson
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Jordan Boudreau knew he was interested in a medical degree, but didn't know how to get there. His journey through Dalhousie, with the help of his professors, has led him exactly where he wanted to be.
Delainey Wescott
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Q-Life, launched last month, is a new online program free to all Dal and King's students that supports skill development in helping to manage feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious and stressed.
Cheryl Bell
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Dalmazing 2.0, a large-scale interprofessional education last month, brought together students from more than 20 different health professions to dive deeper into understanding the bias and stigma surrounding obesity.
Delainey Wescott
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Christina Elgee, nurse manager for Dalhousie Student Health & Wellness, is more than just a supportive on-campus health care worker — she's a mentor to dozens of Dal Nursing students each year. That's why she's this year's recipient of the Canadian Nursing Students’ Association Award for the Recognition of Preceptors and Mentors.
Cheryl Bell
Monday, November 6, 2017
Malaysian students Justin Yeoh, Pui Li Lai and Khai Shuen Kuu are discovering Halifax, Canada and the North American dental profession more generally thanks to a new partnership between the Faculty of Dentistry and the International Medical University in Kuala Lumpur.