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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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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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
With LEGO, a rover and team spirit, a student team from the Faculty of Agriculture won the Junior Design category at this year’s Canadian Engineering Competition.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Celeste Williams has seen first-hand the impact of improved dental care in her North Preston community — and wants to be part of continuing to improve oral care in Nova Scotia.