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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, February 15, 2018
A three year capacity building project will see the Dal-hosted Roméo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative work with international and national security forces to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers in South Sudan.
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Matt Numer's Human Sexuality class is popular with students, in part because of the conversations it sparks. Learn how Dr. Numer uses technology to help create a safe, comfortable space for everyone to participate.
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Member of Parliament Andy Fillmore paid tribute to his alma mater in the House of Commons Monday afternoon, while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared well-wishes for Dal's 200th anniversary via video as part of Tuesday's Bicentennial Launch event. The Prime Minister also recently celebrated Dr. Afua Cooper as part of his statement for Black History Month.
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Tuesday’s Bicentennial Launch offered a journey through Dalhousie University’s 200-year history, with the poetry of George Elliott Clarke as its guide. Featuring artistic talents from across the Dal community, the event was a showcase of the university’s two centuries of achievement with an eye towards its promising future.
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Dr. Michael DeGagné, the first Indigenous president of a Canadian chartered university, will be presented with a Dalhousie honorary degree at a special ceremony next Monday (February 5) at the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Halifax — the first of several degree presentations to take place throughout Dal's bicentennial year.