Student Life
When exam season peaks, the library becomes more than a study space
As exams and deadlines converge, the Killam and other campus libraries become places of problem‑solving, empathy, and practical help, highlighting how support services carry students through critical academic moments. Read more.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
This year’s Dal Board of Governors winners show how purposeful action creates lasting change. Get to know more now about how they are doing so.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
This year’s Dal Board of Governors winners show how purposeful action creates lasting change. Get to know more now about how they are doing so.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
As he nears the start of his own independent practice, Dr. Henry Annan is taking time away from his residency to study public policy at Oxford University, funded by the prestigious Chevening Scholarship for future leaders.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
A new Dal course, "The Politics of Pandemics," is offering students a window into how global pandemics affect societies, addressing some of the most pressing questions and concerns of COVID-19 and beyond.
Monday, September 14, 2020
With summer winding down and the new academic term now underway, more students, staff and faculty members are seeking out campus services again. We take a look at a few of the university’s major services and how to make use of them this fall.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Hannah Whaley, a third-year English and Theatre Studies student, explains some of the many benefits of using the new Dal Mobile app, launched this year to help support student community no matter where you're studying from.
Friday, September 4, 2020
Residence life offers students built-in community, all-you-can-eat dining, simplified living expenses, added safety and security, and more. Here's what students can expect from living on-campus this fall.