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Celebrating decades of dedication: Honouring Dalhousie's Milestone recipients
Find out who is marking 25, 35, 45, and even 50 years at Dalhousie as the university celebrates employees whose dedication has shaped generations of students and colleagues. Read more.
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Thursday, November 5, 2026
After years of perseverance through university hockey and the minor pro ranks, Dal graduate Dillon Boucher achieved a lifelong dream with his NHL debut.
Monday, October 26, 2026
Canada's Ocean Envoy Diana Fox Carney visited Dalhousie to gather ideas from researchers, policymakers and community leaders ahead of next year's Our Ocean Conference.
Friday, October 16, 2026
Top national scores in faculty awards, research impact, student financial support, and reputation highlighted Dalhousie’s strengths in Maclean’s newly revamped rankings framework.
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Thursday, May 9, 2019
An accomplished lawyer and devoted community advocate, Candace Thomas is set to become chair of Dalhousie University’s Board of Governors on July 1.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Edward Snowden’s leaking of U.S. surveillance activites made him a hero to some, a traitor to others, and a global fugitive. Now, as part of an Open Dialogue event during Dal Alumni Days, Snowden will speak to members of the Dalhousie community via livestream from Moscow, Russia about our rights and responsibilities as citizens when it comes to privacy.
Friday, May 3, 2019
Dal Provost Teri Balser delivered a keynote lecture at the 2019 Dalhousie Conference on University Teaching and Learning this week, discussing how instructors can encourage active learning in students by setting a precedent themselves through "active teaching."
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Last week, the Fountain School brought together several prominent supporters of Dalhousie’s Performing Arts Campaign to set the stage for groundbreaking on the $38.5M expansion to the Dalhousie Arts Centre – a project set to further transform performing arts education in Atlantic Canada.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Dal's newest class of graduates will be joined by two special individuals receiving honorary degrees this May: Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, former Governal General of Canada, and Sandra L. Irving, community leader and philanthropist.