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Cheers to the Class of 2024!

Cheers to the Class of 2024!

This time of year, it's all about celebrating our amazing graduates. Get to know just some of our newest alumni with our grad profile series.  Read more.

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Tanis Trainor
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Ann LaBillois long dreamed of going to university. When she finally did so at Dal after entering retirement, it opened new avenues for learning and an opportunity to share her wisdom and life experiences as Dalhousie’s Elder-in-Residence.
Nick Pearce
Monday, June 3, 2024
A total of 4,155 graduates were recognized during 19 ceremonies last month. We were there to capture some of the many special moments.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, May 17, 2024
Basmah Hendy, a third-year Neuroscience student, has received one of Canada's top student honours for her impressive efforts to make learning more accessible — whether that's starting her own high school mentorship program or helping develop visual-assistance tools for a fellow student.

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Mandy King
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Irfaan Kasmani grew up in Kuwait, but explored the development of informal settlements in his birthplace of Kenya as part of his thesis in Dal's Master of Architecture program.
Jane Doucet
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Inspired by her father's work in the health professions, dental hygiene grad Ramlah Mahmood thrives on educating patients about disease prevention and oral health.
Jane Doucet
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Joy Ifesanya's journey to working toward certifying as a dentist in Nova Scotia began at home in Nigeria. This spring, she graduates from Dal at 46 — the oldest student in her class — and ready to dive into her career with her family by her side in Halifax.
Genevieve MacIntyre
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Claire Mercer, a Combined Honours in History and Political Science grad, leaves Dal with valuable work and volunteer experience both on and off campus and several special achievements to be proud of.
Genevieve MacIntyre
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
When Jonathan Haggett began at Dalhousie in the fall of 2008, he focused his studies on the trumpet. Now, as he completes his degree as a mature student, he does so as master of a different instrument — the euphonium — that's helped him blossom and find his voice as a musician.