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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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Friday, February 23, 2024
Dal Med student and recent Science alum Ariel Provo knows what it's like being underrepresented. That's why she has volunteered with Dal-based Imhotep’s Legacy Academy since 2020, aiming to assist in closing gaps and disparities that exist with for students of African heritage in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Parents in a study about the accessibility of French immersion programs discussed inadequate support for learning to read and feeling pressured to pay for expensive tutors.
Friday, February 16, 2024
The retailer’s Homegrown Luminance initiative celebrates African Nova Scotian-owned businesses and the inspiring people who drive them forward.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Panelists at an upcoming Open Dialogue Live event will explore how to improve access to health care for children and families in Nova Scotia, across the Maritimes, and nationally.
Friday, February 9, 2024
Fountain School Director Dr. Jérôme Blais and collaborator Suzie LeBlanc are nominated for Classical Album of the Year (Solo Artist), while composition faculty member Amy Brandon is nominated for Classical Composition of the Year for a piece recorded with Symphony Nova Scotia and cellist Jeffrey Zeigler.