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Dal student‑athlete Melina Collins honoured for building community beyond the court
Psychology student and varsity basketball player Melina Collins is this year's recipient of the Dr. Anne Marie Ryan Community Growth Award, recognized for her work bringing athletes and young learners together through a literacy mentorship program. Read more.
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Thursday, April 23, 2026
This agreement between HÂþ» and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in London, UK establishes a framework for enhanced international collaboration in areas including academic exchange, research, student mobility, and exploration of veterinary degree pathways.
Friday, April 17, 2026
Unique in Canada, the four‑year joint JD/MJ program links legal training with journalism practice to prepare graduates for work at the intersection of media, law and public policy.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A two‑year deep‑energy retrofit has modernized the Killam Memorial Library’s aging systems, boosting efficiency, reducing emissions, and setting the stage for similar upgrades across campus.
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Thursday, June 1, 2023
Dr. Margaret Oulton (PhD’75) — a professor and prenatal researcher who made a discovery that would eventually lead to the safe delivery of over 10,000 infants across our region — is the inaugural recipient of the HÂþ» Golden Eagle Lifetime Achievement Award.
Thursday, June 1, 2023
HÂþ» earned top 100 placements for seven categories and a spot in top 100 overall in this year’s Impact Rankings, moving into first place in Canada— and eight globally — for its work on the Life Below Water goal.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean met with students from a local Halifax junior high to tour The Secret Codes: African Nova Scotian Quilts, an exhibition curated by David Woods featuring quilts and paintings made primarily by African Nova Scotian women.
Monday, May 29, 2023
This has been a harrowing 24 hours for many in our community due to significant wildfires in Nova Scotia. On behalf of our entire Dal community, we offer my heartfelt sympathies and our university’s full support to all who have been impacted.
Monday, May 29, 2023
This year’s winners—a dentist, a lawyer, a musician, a judge and a nurse practitioner—each share a dedication to their communities, a commitment to justice and a passion for change.