Student Life
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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Wednesday, September 6, 2017
At ceremonies in Halifax and Truro this week and last, faculty, administrators and student leaders officially welcomed Dal’s newest students into the university’s scholarly community.
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
We spoke to some of this year's incoming students about why they chose Dal, what they're most looking forward to this year, and what the university's upcoming 200th anniversary milestone means to them.
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Hundreds of Dalhousie's newest students arrived at residences in Halifax and Truro over the weekend, ready to settle in and begin an exciting new chapter in their lives.
Friday, September 1, 2017
This year's incoming students are about to arrive on campus with a whole slew of exciting and educational activities to look forward to.
Friday, September 1, 2017
Therapeutic Recreation student Michele Tchiakoua wanted a different perspective on life to be part of her university experience, so she left her hometown of Montreal to study in Halifax.