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October 2026

Matt Reeder  –  Computer Science, Research, News
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Latest international recognition caps a remarkable stretch of honours and recognition for the Dal computer scientist, who has emerged as a global leader in responsible and human-centred AI.
Ellie Garry-Jones  –  Arts and Social Sciences, News, Community & Culture
Thursday, October 22, 2026
From global alliances to democratic resilience, this year's Standfield Conversations examined how Canada can respond to a changing international order and help shape what comes next.
Kenneth Conrad  –  Student Life, Convocation, Science
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
After wrapping up his undergraduate science degree over the summer, Steven Mata went straight into dental school at Dal in pursuit of his dream career.
Genevieve MacIntyre  –  Computer Science, Student Life, Arts and Social Sciences, Classics
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
A lifelong fascination with Ancient Greece led this graduating student to pair computer science with classics, discovering unexpected connections between coding, language, and game development.
Matt Reeder  –  News
Friday, October 16, 2026
Top national scores in faculty awards, research impact, student financial support, and reputation highlighted Dalhousie’s strengths in Maclean’s newly revamped rankings framework.
Alison DeLory  –  Medicine, Community Health and Epidemiology, Community & Culture
Friday, October 16, 2026
As awareness of menopause grows, a Dal expert is helping shape conversations from campus workplaces to national policy, advocating for better support, education, and research.
Amanda Wright  –  News, Arts and Social Sciences, Community & Culture
Friday, October 16, 2026
Drawing on history, culture and personal experience, Michael Twitty invited the Dal community to see food as a gateway to deeper understanding and connection.
Alyson Moncur-Beer  –  Medicine, Community & Culture
Thursday, October 15, 2026
In an area of science filled with complicated memorization, Dr. Akram Jaffar has succeeded in keeping students coming back for more, raising the bar in teaching and accessibility in subjects such as anatomy and dentistry.
Kelly Taylor  –  News, Community & Culture, Human Resources
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Updated questions and language aim to better reflect the university community, with census data helping inform policies, programs, services, and future planning across Dal.
Anna Wood  –  Student Life, Community & Culture
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Drawing on her own experience with a life-changing illness, Zeen Ali is mobilizing students to raise funds, recruit volunteers, and support children facing serious health challenges.