From a rural Newfoundland upbringing that sparked a love of science to conducting research with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the path that led Dr. Lisa Barrett to AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ and helped her become a leading infectious disease and COVID-19 expert is an inspiring one.

Beyond Windows, the Fountain School's third show of the season, debuted this week, bringing third-year students together from across the country to perform from their bedrooms, backyards, and even their showers.

With equipment funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Dal's Rita Orji explores the dynamic field of persuasive technology, developing interactive digital systems that motivate healthy behaviours.

A total of four projects led by researchers from AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ have received an investment of close to $97,000 from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.

Why does AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ have a holiday of its own in February? Find out more about George Munro and how crucial his generosity was to the fortunes of the university during one of its most pivotal moments.

In this week’s column, Dr. Saini recognizes the beginning of African Heritage Month, speaks to AV¾ãÀÖ²¿â€™s ongoing commitment to supporting all People of African Descent in our community, and thanks the African Heritage Month Planning Committee for coordinating virtual events happening this month.

The Promise Scholars program does more than offer financial aid to Black and Indigenous students, it also offers wraparound supports like mentorship and work placements — important elements for student success. A panel event featuring Dal alumni recently explored inclusion’s potential.

As part of African Heritage Month, Dal's Black Student Advising Centre hosted a talk this week with OmiSoore Dryden, the James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies, on the impacts of racism on health, especially during the pandemic.

Of the 136 AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Tigers students to achieve Academic All-Canadian status during the 2019-20 season, 35 — or about a quarter — were soccer players.

Author Cherie Dimaline’s award-winning novel follows an Indigenous teenager who is on the run from recruiters hunting Indigenous people — a story that is both futuristic and rooted in the past.