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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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Monday, June 12, 2023
Conor Scott was at the centre of the battle against one of Nova Scotia's most devastating wildfires and in the middle of a frightening rescue to save a man's life in the days leading up to his Convocation ceremony.
Friday, June 9, 2023
Marie Jones left Dal to take care of her sick teenaged son in the mid-1970s. This week, nearly a half century later, she crossed the stage to receive her parchment — one of 11 degrees her family has earned from the university.
Friday, June 2, 2023
Dalhousie disability advocates reflect on the importance of creating conversation during National AccessAbility Week and taking actionable steps towards positive change through the university’s Accessibility Plan.
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Dr. Margaret Oulton (PhD’75) — a professor and prenatal researcher who made a discovery that would eventually lead to the safe delivery of over 10,000 infants across our region — is the inaugural recipient of the Dalhousie Golden Eagle Lifetime Achievement Award.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean met with students from a local Halifax junior high to tour The Secret Codes: African Nova Scotian Quilts, an exhibition curated by David Woods featuring quilts and paintings made primarily by African Nova Scotian women.