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Inclusive by design: How Dal is moving beyond reactive student accommodation

Inclusive by design: How Dal is moving beyond reactive student accommodation

Dalhousie’s new Student Accommodation Policy sets in motion a shift away from reactive fixes to more proactive, inclusive design that helps ensure accessibility is built into classrooms, resources, and processes for a truly student-centered experience.  Read more.

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Ellie Garry-Jones
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Dalhousie Art Gallery's milestone exhibition spotlights hidden campus creators, blending diverse media and personal stories in a luminous celebration of art, identity, and belonging. Open until Dec. 21.
Matt Reeder
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.
Dal Health Communications
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Inspired by a childhood diagnosis, Kate Morrison graduates with her Bachelor of Scieence in Kinesiology this week, continuing to work toward her Child Life Specialist certification so she can support children and families living with illness and disability.

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Matt Reeder, Graeme Gunn, Ryan McNutt
Friday, March 24, 2017
The Dal community is full of amazing students who inspire their peers, lead by example and make a difference in their communities. But for those students who truly go above and beyond, there’s Dalhousie’s Board of Governors’ Award — the university’s top honour in student life. Meet the five students being recognized this year for their outstanding achievements.
Carter Hutton
Monday, March 20, 2017
Photo Essay: The Trojans and Bighorns kicked ice as Dal students raised $13,000 for the IWK Foundation at the 2017 Residence Charity Face-Off.
Miriam Breslow
Friday, March 17, 2017
Temperatures of -17 C, rain, wind and snow — Rowe School of Business students slept outside through it all to raise funds and awareness as part of the national 5 Days for the Homeless campaign.
Graeme Gunn
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Get to know Heather Doyle, who as senior advisor, student success, collaborates with faculty and staff across the university to help students achieve their goals — in and out of the classroom.
Theresa Anne Salah
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Two Faculty of Engineering students are being celebrated for major awards this month: Cathleen Lupien is the first Canadian to receive the Kelly Services Inc. Future Engineers Scholarship, while PhD student Ph.D. student Zohrehsadat Asaee has been awarded the Amelia Earhart Fellowship.