Student Life
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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Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Guest writer: Scarlett Smith, fourth-year Nursing student and varsity soccer athlete, is lead of Dal's campus team for the Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiative.
Monday, January 23, 2017
History master's student Mercedes Peters is researching the impact of the Indian Act on Mi'kmaq women, linking past legacies with present challenges.
Friday, January 20, 2017
More than 400 Industrial Engineering students from across Canada are coming to campus this weekend for the 37th Canadian Student IISE Conference, a national competition and conference organized by Dal students.
Friday, January 20, 2017
Student and university leaders gathered Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the successful completion of renovations to Dal's Student Union Building, changes that make its spaces brighter, more comfortable and more welcoming than ever.
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Student-athletes are helping spark important conversations about mental health and wellness through the Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiative.