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Former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. urges students to engage across differences
Drawing on years navigating Canada-U.S. relations, Kirsten Hillman encouraged Dal students to seek diverse perspectives, strengthen civic discourse and help shape the country’s future during a symposium hosted by the MacEachen Institute. Read more.
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Monday, November 2, 2026
Deantha Edmund’s Artist-In-Residence mentorship at Dalhousie’s Fountain School of Performing Arts was guided by a simple but powerful belief: every artist deserves to know they belong.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
After publishing hundreds of academic works, social work professor Dr. Michael Ungar turns to magical realism to bring complex child welfare issues to a broader audience.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Dal's 16th annual Mawio’mi brought Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together in celebration of Indigenous cultures. These photos capture moments of connection, learning and celebration from throughout the day.
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Thursday, December 5, 2024
The 2025 report forecasts overall food prices will increase by 3% to 5% at a time when 8.7 million Canadians are living in food-insecure households.
Friday, November 29, 2024
Dal alum Laurie Jennings has become an icon of the local-food movement in Nova Scotia from his base at the Masstown Market. Now, he's helping fuel the next generation of agricutlural leaders with a generous donation to Dal's Cultiv8 program.
Friday, November 29, 2024
Dal's third-annual Accessibility Week brought staff, faculty and students together for community events and learning opportunities, all in service to making the university a more inclusive place for all.
Friday, November 29, 2024
Word of mouth has been key to Dalhousie medical student Tyler Herod's efforts to help ensure more people in the health-care sector are better equipped to serve patients who live with low vision or blindness.
Thursday, November 28, 2024
DalOpera's Cinderella and The Box Office double-bill offers an engaging and hopeful experience, even for those new to opera.