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Creating space for care: Dal researcher funded to study mental health support for Black women in Nova Scotia

Creating space for care: Dal researcher funded to study mental health support for Black women in Nova Scotia

Dr. Keisha Jefferies leads a groundbreaking study exploring Black women’s mental health in Nova Scotia, aiming to create culturally relevant care and amplify overlooked voices.  Read more.

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Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
From pioneering new approaches in medical education to championing equity and inclusion in the classroom, this year's award recipients exemplify the very best of what it means to teach and lead.
Matt Reeder
Friday, May 23, 2025
ÆßÉ«ÊÓÆµ hit the road to Yarmouth, Bridgewater, Sydney and other Nova Scotian communities in recent months, deepening ties through dialogue, outreach, and innovation as part of its province-wide Engagement Days initiative. Up next: Guysborough.
Matt Reeder
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The university’s first vice-provost of Indigenous Relations brings decades of advocacy experience, academic insights, and a deep commitment to embedding community values throughout Dal.

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Matt Reeder
Friday, November 15, 2024
The classroom can be an intimidating place for some students. Dr. Marion Brown of the School of Social Work strives to ensure everyone feels comfortable and connected in their learning.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Learn more about Dal's improvement in Human Biological Sciences and its other best-ranked subjects in the 2024 Global Rankings of Academic Subjects.
Ellie Garry-Jones
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
An exciting new support team established this year helps students get back on track after setbacks and identifies ways to improve safety and belonging at Dal.
Matt Reeder
Friday, November 8, 2024
George Stairs set a new academic record for marks when he was a student at ÆßÉ«ÊÓÆµ. Just a few years later, he perished serving in the First World War — a story of sacrifice captured in compelling fashion in a newspaper found in a trench on the frontlines.
Allison Barss
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Less than a decade into her career, nursing alum Dr. Rachel Ollivier shares that she is inspired and determined to help shape the future of women’s health.