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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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For sport and community: Dal volunteers eager to help make North American Indigenous Games a success
Friday, July 14, 2023
It's the biggest multi-sporting event to ever take place in Halifax, and Dal coaches and athletes are excited to play a part in making it all happen.
Thursday, July 13, 2023
With several doctors now trained in gender-affirming care, Dalhousie Student Health & Wellness is helping greatly improve access to care for trans students and the broader 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Engaging courses, innovative approaches, inspiring lessons — this year's recipients of Dal's University-Wide Teaching Awards represent true excellence in their work in and out of the classroom.
Friday, July 7, 2023
Dalhousie's rock garden on the Agricultural Campus in Truro serves as a scenic setting for pictures, an educational resource for students and visitors, and, now, as another badge of honour for the university after it took home a top international award last month.
Thursday, July 6, 2023
A governance expert, a labour leader, a refugee lawyer, a provincial court judge, a distinguished health professor, a medical researcher, and an ocean engineer are the latest Dal alumni to receive Canada's highest civilian honour.