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• Grad profile: Embracing waves of change
  Ruth Riley, a ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ grad rooted in Lake Loon’s rich heritage, blends her love for the ocean with a deep commitment to marine conservation and empowering future Black scientists.
  
• Grad profile: An evolutionary journey
  After arriving at Dal somewhat by chance 15 years ago, PhD graduate James Kho has become a much-loved figure in the Department of Biology thanks to his positive attitude and research and teaching accomplishments
  
• Grad profile: The power of new experiences
  Co-op placements and experiential learning opportunities enhanced Biology grad Meg Langlais’s time at Dal, helping her gain new perspectives and find herself over the course of her undergraduate degree.
  
• Grad profile: From board games to cybersecurity
  What began as a master’s degree in computer science for Rafael Copstein morphed into a PhD in cybersecurity and software architecture.
  

• A milestone moment: Dal celebrates first graduates of groundbreaking Black and African Diaspora Studies major
  This spring, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ marks a historic milestone as the first graduates of its Black and African Diaspora Studies major cross the Convocation stage. Meet James Dixon and Portia Wright.
  
• Grad profile: A political awakening abroad
  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.
  
• Grad profile: Making sense of identity
  Uihyeok Jung, a Korean immigrant to Canada, overcame language barriers, embraced his cultural identity, and pursued sociology and history, culminating in award-winning research on Korean emotion and social movements.
  
• Grad Profile: From criminology to the Berlin opera
  Sophia Maskine made what she described as a risky decision going back to school for music. But now she’s headed to Berlin, taking on a role with the Berlin Opera Academy and eager to immerse herself in the rich opera culture.
  
• Grad profile: Around the world and back
  Liam Oko remembers sneaking into the Bauer Theater in Antigonish to watch his mom’s rehearsals. Now, with his BA in Theatre, he’ll be on stage himself this summer.
  
• Fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening gender‑based violence against women
  As violence continues to displace people in the eastern DRC, women face a heightened risk of sexual and gender-based violence.