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Dal course uses ancient languages to decode modern medical terminology

Dal course uses ancient languages to decode modern medical terminology

A new Classics course is helping students — many headed for health professions — understand complex clinical vocabulary by learning the Greek and Latin roots that have shaped the language of medicine for centuries.  Read more.

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Linden Thomas
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Fashion Revival, a show by the Dal Students for Ethical Fashion, encouraged reflection on fashion and its life cycle through six powerful scenes.
Kate Hayter
Friday, March 13, 2026
From guilty‑pleasure riffs to improvised arrangements, DalPop’s musicians explore how vulnerability, collaboration, and creative risk‑taking shape their sound as they prepare for Unwritten: The Music that Wrote Us this weekend.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, March 12, 2026
A modern history course taught by Dr. Kassandra Luciuk reframes Canada through upheaval, challenging students to confront myths, recognize patterns across decades, and see today’s political tensions in a sharper, more revealing light.

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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.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, October 30, 2025
É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ has doubled down on its strengths, launching a new campaign centred on how its unique size, diverse programs, and East Coast setting offer students the perfect balance of choice and personalized experience.
Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
It's Convocation season at É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥, with hundreds of graduates crossing the stage Oct. 28 and 29 in Halifax. Get to know some of them with our grad profile series.
Solange Richer de Lafleche
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Master of Architecture graduate Purvangi Patel’s thesis reimagines suburban housing to foster belonging, cultural identity, and multigenerational living by blending architectural care with community insight.
Stephanie Rogers
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
An avid outdoorswoman and passionate environmental scientist, Samantha Bennett grew up hiking and camping outside Montreal—experiences that sparked a lifelong fascination with the natural world.