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Grad profile: Mentorship in medicine

Grad profile: Mentorship in medicine

Dr. Ariel Provo overcame personal and systemic challenges to pursue medicine. As an anesthesiology resident, she now champions mentorship and representation, empowering Black youth to see themselves in STEM and healthcare careers.  Read more.

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Stephanie Rogers
Monday, June 9, 2025
From deployment in Afghanistan to the greenhouses of academia, Jeff Robinson has charted an extraordinary path — trading combat boots for a lab coat in pursuit of a deeper understanding of plant science.
Genevieve MacIntyre
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Meaghan De Adder’s global adventure sparked a powerful political awakening — from Halifax roots to Seoul streets — and a thesis that challenges injustice towards women.
Staff
Friday, May 30, 2025
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.

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Connor Dalton
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Raju Mitra was once forced to choose between his personal goal of a master’s degree, a steady income, or the possibility of being of service to Canada with the RCMP. Now he graduates this fall as a member of the Class of 2023 and manager of the BC RCMP Federal Policing Prevention and Engagement unit.
Connor Dalton
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
It's not easy balancing family life, working full-time and being a student. When Lisa Colangelo thinks about her experience pursuing an online/blended MBA, it's how her sense of leadership — personally and professionally — has grown significantly.
Emily MacKinnon
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Kayla Bernard uses her background in recreation therapy and community development to help Indigenous students feel at home at Dal.
Amanda Boone
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Bachelor of Computer Science student Jesse Guzman got an up-close look at how computer science and medicine intersect by supporting a ¼¤ÇéÒÁÈËÂé¶¹¾Ã¾Ã×ÛºÏ tool used by scientists to test their calculations.
Cheryl Bell
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Dentistry student Taylor Chaput signed up for a clinic observation elective over the summer break expecting to learn while watching others work on patients. What she got was far better, even if it meant facing her fears head on.