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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, January 5, 2024
Prashant Mehta was a new immigrant to Canada when he first heard about Dal's Talent Pathways program. Before long, he was putting his professional experience to use as one role led to another.
Friday, January 5, 2024
Governor General Mary Simon announced 78 new appointments to the Order of Canada in late December — a list of esteemed individuals that includes four people with strong Dalhousie connections.
Thursday, January 4, 2024
We need to contemplate wokeness so as to avoid polarizing polemics and to increase mutual understanding, writes Dal's Letitia Meynell.
Thursday, December 21, 2023
'Tis the season for caroling, and all through the Dalhousie Arts Centre on Tuesday, members of the university community could be heard belting it out with festive feeling and cheer.
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Outstanding students, a new president, award-winning research, incredible community contributions — take a look back at our biggest stories from the past year.