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Moving through winter: How a beginner run club program is building community at Dal
Dal students are finding motivation and friendship through a relaxed run/walk program that prioritizes showing up, moving together, and making fitness feel more welcoming. Read more.
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
Grounded by a lifelong love of running, Dal MBA grad Jacob Benoit earns a prestigious U SPORTS Top 8 Academic All‑Canadian award recognizing his athletic and academic dedication.
Monday, January 19, 2026
A doctoral student shares how a travel grant and academic training boosted her research momentum and opened doors to connect her work with wider audiences.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
From varsity swimming to ocean-tech entrepreneurship, Isaac Bahler’s path to Oxford reflects a passion for turning climate research into real-world solutions.
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Thursday, May 9, 2019
When four students taking an Environmental Law class were given their first assignment — to write a paper to submit to an international writing contest — they had no inkling they’d win.
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Computer Science student Mariam Ragab and Management / Sustainability student Hayat Showail share a similar commitment to building community and breaking down barriers in the process. Now, they also share one of Canada’s top student honours: a 3M National Student Fellowship, awarded to just 10 undergrads annually.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Dalhousie graduate student Andrew Holland received the Student Entrepreneur of the Year award at the Dalhousie Impact Awards recently for his work in helping facilitate the adoption of BikeAround, an innovation targeted towards seniors in Atlantic Canada that combines low-impact exercise with virtual reality.
Friday, April 5, 2019
The Dalhousie Integrated Science Program (DISP) allows first-year students to jumpstart their exploration of the sciences with unique experiences in labs and out in the field. Learn about how one group in this year’s cohort got hands-on homework in heart mechanics.
Monday, April 1, 2019
Dal students shine at the Canadian Engineering Competition, including a silver medal for Annika Benson and Kayleigh Landers in the "Re-Engineering" category.