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Purpose‑driven leadership: Dal students reshaping campus — and beyond — earn top honour

Purpose‑driven leadership: Dal students reshaping campus — and beyond — earn top honour

This year’s Dal Board of Governors winners show how purposeful action creates lasting change. Get to know more now about how they are doing so.  Read more.

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Ryan Shields and Meredith Murray
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
See how this year’s top co‑op students turned professional opportunities into impressive results, earning Dalhousie’s highest honour for work‑integrated learning.
Jeffrey Lawton
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Dal’s 15th annual Impact Awards brought students, faculty, and staff together to celebrate remarkable contributions in community service, student life, leadership, and society involvement across every corner of campus.
Kenneth Conrad, Graeme Gunn, Kate Rogers, Tanis Trainor
Thursday, March 26, 2026
This year’s Dal Board of Governors winners show how purposeful action creates lasting change. Get to know more now about how they are doing so.

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Jocelyn Adams Moss
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Ruth Riley, a Dalhousie grad rooted in Lake Loon’s rich heritage, blends her love for the ocean with a deep commitment to marine conservation and empowering future Black scientists.
Kenneth Conrad
Thursday, June 19, 2025
After arriving at Dal somewhat by chance 15 years ago, PhD graduate James Kho has become a much-loved figure in the Department of Biology thanks to his positive attitude and research and teaching accomplishments
Kenneth Conrad
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Co-op placements and experiential learning opportunities enhanced Biology grad Meg Langlais’s time at Dal, helping her gain new perspectives and find herself over the course of her undergraduate degree.
Emily MacKinnon
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
What began as a master’s degree in computer science for Rafael Copstein morphed into a PhD in cybersecurity and software architecture.
Emily MacKinnon
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Shreya Sharma once dreamed of space, but found her true calling in tech. At Dal, she rose as a campus leader, helping build community and inspire others with a message of empowerment.