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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Launched in 2022 to expand access for Indigenous and African Nova Scotian students, Dal's Inclusive Pathways to Medical Professions program marks a major milestone this spring with its first graduates. Get to know some of the students shaping what comes next.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Learning doesn’t have an age limit. Betty Veinot’s story shows how curiosity and resilience can open doors at any stage of life.
Friday, May 29, 2026
New updates added daily throughout Dalhousie's Spring Convocation 2026.
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Friday, January 27, 2017
For students from China, away from home during Chinese New Year, it's the bonds of friendship that help bring the celebration to life.
Friday, January 27, 2017
Dal Science undergrads brought their research on the benefits of a porcupine’s microbiome to an international synthetic biology research competition.
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.