News

Dal student‑athlete Melina Collins honoured for building community beyond the court

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.

Featured News

Stephanie Rogers
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.
Katherine O’Brien
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.
Matt Reeder
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.

Archives - News

Monika Korzun and Farzaneh Barak
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
A drop in food prices might immediately address the lack of economic access to food but will not address the root causes of food insecurity.
Lynne Robinson
Monday, March 13, 2023
The 2023 cohort of the OpenThink Initiative consists of 13 PhD students from across HÂþ»­ with varying research interests and an enthusiasm for sharing their ideas with the public.
Andrew Riley
Monday, March 13, 2023
Entrepreneur Ravi Kempaiah set out to revolutionize the e-bike market. Now, powered by HÂþ»­'s unmatched battery science, his startup Zen Electric is racing to build relationships with two- and three-wheeled electric vehicle makers interested in incorporating its cutting-edge tech.
Jocelyn Adams
Friday, March 10, 2023
HÂþ»­â€™s Faculties of Computer Science, Engineering and Science hosted the fifth annual Women in STEM Networking Event in Halifax this week, with Dal researchers and alumni participating in a panel discussion about their motivations for pursuing a career in STEM.
Stefanie Wilson
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
HÂþ»­'s Menopause Support Group has been meeting monthly for the past year. Now, its founder says it's time to expand the conversation to better support gender equity at the university.