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A desire to get out of her comfort zone drove Bachelor of Science grad Carmen Graves to attend a university outside of her home province of Ontario. That sense of adventure remains as she prepares to head abroad to pursue a master’s degree in financial economics.

Owing to a desire to make scientific fields more inclusive, Biology PhD graduate Suchinta Arif co-founded the Diversity of Nature outreach group during her doctoral studies, an initiative that will live on following her graduation.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean met with students from a local Halifax junior high to tour The Secret Codes: African Nova Scotian Quilts, an exhibition curated by David Woods featuring quilts and paintings made primarily by African Nova Scotian women.

Ethan Eastwood, a recipient of the coveted Schulich Leader Scholarship, graduates this spring with a combined honours in physics and mathematics and years of research experience in one of the world's most-watched battery labs.

Tim Jacobs was working in the restaurant industry and watching Calgary grow around him when he got inspired to pursue urban planning.

Architecture grad Rita Wang's award-winning academic career has spanned a vast array of topics from landscape formation and materials research, while also touching urgent social issues such as affordable housing.

Maisoon Yousif, who co-founded the Dalhousie Black Medical Student Association and has been a champion for diversity and equity on campus, seeks to create positive change in healthcare and for healthcare providers.

Kristin Ko, a self-proclaimed introvert who was brought out of her shell during her medical school training, made an impact for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Khoi Dao chose a career in medicine to marry his passion for advocacy, science, and wellness, drawing unlikely inspiration throughout med school from a classic literary character: Sherlock Holmes.

Brian Lawrence found the support he needed to excel in dental hygiene at Dal and discovered a career that fulfills his love of being around people.