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How a Dal course helps shape the way students see the Earth
A popular Dalhousie Earth Sciences course immerses students in real-world hazards, blending virtual exploration, current events, and interdisciplinary learning to deepen understanding of the planet’s dynamic systems. Read more.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Psychology student and varsity basketball player Melina Collins is this year's recipient of the Dr. Anne Marie Ryan Community Growth Award, recognized for her work bringing athletes and young learners together through a literacy mentorship program.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Facing coastal erosion, Dalhousie civil engineering students tackled a real-world lighthouse protection challenge, earning top project honours for an innovative, industry-guided academic design.
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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Monday, October 30, 2017
Following last week’s statement from the Vice-Provost Student Affairs, steps are underway for policy enhancement, critical dialogue and campus community coalition building.
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Medical student Braydon Connell receives Canadian Medical Hall of Fame award, celebrating student leadership, for his work with the student-run, community-driven HOPES health centre.
Monday, October 23, 2017
First-year students Brad Jones and Kate Arpin, both with impressive achievements to their name, were welcomed to Dal this fall as two of Canada's Schulich Leaders.
Monday, October 23, 2017
Master's of Public Administration student Irina Wandera didn’t initially plan to come to Dalhousie, but an unexpected call changed that and she couldn't be happier.
Friday, October 20, 2017
Originally from Kunming, Yunnan, a city in southern China, Junzhe “Young” Wang arrived in Halifax three years ago to study engineering at Dalhousie. Now, he's testing his knowledge as a co-op student for Nova Scotia Power and spending his spare time competing in fencing competitions at the provincial and national levels.