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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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Friday, May 26, 2017
Early in her Law degree, graduate Angela Simmonds had the opportunity to conduct community research on land claims in North and East Preston. Her acclaimed work sheds light on a largely unrecognized chapter in Canadian history: the contributions and struggles of the Black Loyalists in Nova Scotia.
Friday, May 26, 2017
At Spring Convocation ceremonies this week, Dalhousie Medical School will graduate its largest ever class of MDs of African descent. Aided by programs like PLANS (Promoting Leadership in Health for African Nova Scotians), these grads are set to make their mark and address historic imbalances in our health-care system.
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Business Management student Ben Bright and Engineering grad Vijay Kumar are helping link students with applied work experiences through their new web platform StuGig.
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Dalhousie Medical School’s new Service Learning Program, which just completed its first year, pairs second-year Medicine students with community partners to link classroom learning with real-world impact.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Student leaders from Dal's Dentistry and Dental Hygiene programs hosted an open house earlier this month to launch the Dentistry Building’s renovated student lounge — a space meant to welcome and invite a diverse range of students.