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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, June 3, 2016
Cindy Ochieng has always wanted to be a doctor, and her time at Dalhousie Medical School has also inspired her to give back to her community.
Friday, June 3, 2016
Mechanical Engineering graduate Hannah Klug wants to expand representation for women in her field.
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Omer Mallhi, who came to Canada from Pakistan in the hopes of offering more opportunity for his family, is now graduating from Dal Dentistry's Qualifying Program.
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Barbara-Ann Hamilton-Hinch, graduating with her PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies, has a long history with Dalhousie: she's an alumna now three times over, helped found the Imhotep's Legacy Academy and has served as Dal's Black student advisor.
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Calgary native Carmen Braun's passion for the outdoors led her to Dalhousie to study Earth Sciences and Oceanography.