In the Media

Program teaches Black youth in N.S. about farming
by Feleshia Chandler - CBC News, August 14th, 2024

Halifax robotic club heading to international competition
aired on: Information Morning-NS with Portia Clark, March 22nd, 2024

These Halifax students will compete to have the best Lego robot
by Feleshia Chandler - CBC, March 22nd, 2024

Government of Canada announces funding for Black communities in Nova Scotia
by CANADIANSME, February 23rd, 2024

"Empowering future STEM leaders through Imhotep's Legacy Academy
by Engineering Communications, February 16th, 2024

"In search of a better tomorrow": Dal innovators celebrated at Discovery Awards
by Tanis Trainor, Faculty of Engineering News & Events, November 27th, 2023

Dal prof selected for NSERC team tasked with creating greater inclusion in STEM
by Andrew Riley, Dal News, September 12th, 2023

Get growing: How African Nova Scotians in Cape Breton are rediscovering agriculture
by Barb Sweet, Saltwire, July 31, 2023

Imhotep’s Legacy Academy
by Amalia Nahimana, Mutcho african radio, July 4th, 2023

New program aims to get more N.S. youths in the garden, address food insecuirty
by Felicia Chandler, CBC News, July 2023

The future of farming in the Maritimes - Hour 3
with Portia Clark , CBC Listen, June 30, 2023

Meet some of Dal's outstanding community-focused employees
DAL News, March 3, 2023

Community supports, spaces for Black students key to boosting representation on campus
by Jessica Wong , CBC News, February 18, 2023

Celebrating Imhotep’s Legacy Academy: Building 20 Years of Strong Community Connections
by Engineering communications, Dal News, February 16, 2023

Dalhousie medical school appoints first academic director for Black health
by Kate Rogers, Dal News, January 9, 2023

Dal science's first equity and inclusion dean looks to change status quo
by Victoria Welland, CBC News, September 5, 2022

Celebrating Black excellence in engineering
Engineers Canada, February 2, 2022

Dalhousie University project tackling vaccine hesitancy among youth
by Richard Woodbury, CBC News, November 27, 2021

Vaccine project expanded to help inform all students in the province
by Steve Gow, City News Everywhere, November 9, 2021

Dal outreach group builds vaccine confidence in youth through community engagement
Dal News, November 5, 2021

Imhotep's Legacy Academy (ILA) launches Vaccination Project for students across the province. 
Global News, November 2, 2021

Science's Champion:  Kevin Hewitt recognized by NSERC with its Science Promotion Award
Dal News, July 13, 2021

Grad Profile: All-star athlete, cancer researcher and tutor:  Ariel Provo, Faculty of Science
Dal News, June 7, 2021

Meet the African Nova Scotian woman doctor who is fighting vaccine misinformation one post at a time
by El Jones, Halifax Examiner, June 7, 2021

A Conversation with Dalhousie's new AVP Equity and Inclusion
Dal News, July 8, 2021

Meet the 2021 Pay It Forward Recipients
Black Professionals in Tech Network (BPTN), June 28, 2021

Dal's Imhotep's Legacy Academy awarded funding from NSERC's PromoScience program
Dal News, June 15, 2021

Dal's Rita Orji honored with top Canadian computer science research award
Dal News, April 5, 2021

Black Scientists on Black Excellence:  Virtual symposium aims to inspire through the power of example
Dal News, March 24, 2021

Imhotep's Legacy Academy and Dalhousie University connect African descent youth to STEM
Mutcho Creative Studio YouTube Channel, February 27, 2021

VIDEO: Imhotep's Legacy Academy guides young Cape Bretoners of African descent to STEM excellence
by Jessica Smith, Cape Breton Post, February 26, 2021

Imhotep's Legacy Academy:  ILA activity during African Heritage Month 2021
Global News, February 18, 2021

Dr. Kevin Hewitt overcomes hurdles to excel in science studies
Ron Fanfair, November 18, 2020

Inspiring others is a way of life for Psychiatry Resident Dr. Cinera States
Doctors Nova Scotia, August 10, 2020

Hey Barack!  Grade 9 student invites former president to her after-school program
by Emma Smith, CBC News, October 29, 2019

Dr. J. Pemberton Cyrus, ILA President, is awarded the J.D. Power Service Award [155 kB]
Engineers Nova Scotia, 2019

Supporting Black Business Excellence in the Digital Age
Dal News, July 11, 2019

Spotlight on Community Partnership: Building Bridges
Dalhousie University Community Report 2018-19

Expanding minds: Imhotep’s Legacy Academy opens doors to bigger space
Dal News, January 25, 2019

Program for African Nova Scotian students opens up more spaces
by Nicole Munro, The Chronicle Herald, January 23, 2019

Demonstrating what's possible
Dal News, December 3, 2018

Dalhousie University mentorship program aims to get more Blacks in maths and sciences
by Sherri Borden Colley, CBC News, September 28, 2018

Imhotep's Legacy Academy:  Announcement of NSERC Promoscience funding for STEM programs
Global News, September 25, 2018

Federal funding boosts science and tech program for African Nova Scotian youth
Dal News, September 17, 2018

Recognizing waves of achievement at the first Legacy Awards: awards gala celebrates faculty and staff
Dal News, June 22, 2018

Pathways to potential: Imhotep's Legacy Academy receives first Dal President's Award for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Dal News, June 20, 2018

Breaking down barriers: Grad Profile: Haley Matthews, Faculty of Agriculture
Dal News, May 7, 2018

In a bid to bring Black students to science, this high school will offer Africentric math
by Sherri Borden Colley, CBC News, March 28, 2018

African Heritage Month kicks off with a celebration of excellence
Dal News, February 1, 2018

Pride and achievement: Black Student Advisor celebrated
Dal News, November 29, 2017

Students take innovative Sable Island horse deterrent system to world stage
by Joanne Pearce, Canadian Geographic, June 19, 2017

CTV Morning Live: ILA's FIRST LEGO League
CTV Morning Live, June 5, 2017

Halifax junior high students bound for international robotics competition for wild horses project
by Yvette d'Entremont, Halifax Metro, May 29, 2017

Sable Island horse deterrent system earns students spot at science competition
by Frances Willick, CBC News, May 28, 2017

Dal mentors are calling on alumni to support 'LEGOs R Us' team to global S.T.E.M. competition as finalists
Today@Dal, May 10, 2017

Up close and personal with the IDEA Project: Students from Imhotep's Legacy Academy learn about the Sexton campus renewal and a future in engineering
Engineering, Issue 11, Spring 2017, pg. 16

Student Leadership on the National Stage
Dal News, April 28, 2017

FIRST Global Innovation Award 2017 Nominee
Acadia Robotics News, March 4, 2017

Forging Pathways for African Nova Scotian Youth:  Imhotep's Legacy Academy's Community Impact
Dal News, February 28, 2017

Making Time to Help Others
Dal News, February 16, 2017

CTV Morning Live Game Changer:  Sidney Idemudia, ILA Executive Director
CTV Morning Live, February 9, 2017

Ready, set, launch: Imhotep's Legacy Academy helps learning take flight
Dal News, September 1, 2016

Truro students second at Imhotep science competition
Truro Daily News, June 1, 2015

Truro students to compete in provincial science championship
Truro Daily News, May 28, 2015

Mentor to med school
Chronicle Herald, May 24, 2013

Truro student recognized for love of science
Truro Daily News, May 14, 2013

Leaving a lasting legacy for African Nova Scotian youth
Dal News, May 7, 2013

Kudos to the Imhotep Legacy Academy
Dal News,February 27, 2013

Rockin’ robots ready to rumble
Dal News, January 31, 2013

Re-cap of 2013 Acadia Robot Competition
YouTube, February 3, 2013

Scholarship recipient has a love of science
The Casket, June 12, 2012