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Meet Dalhousie's newest high‑performance student leaders
Twenty-five students selected to be part of the Dalhousie Student Leadership Academy will bring big ideas, deep community involvement, and an impressive range of experience to the year ahead. Read more.
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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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Thursday, November 26, 2015
At the age of eight, John Yool fled his native Sudan. Now, he's partway into his second Dalhousie degree, having come to the university through the World University Service Canada's Student Refugee Program.
Monday, November 23, 2015
First-year Medicine student Kit Moran is travelling to the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris as one of six students from around the world selected to represent the International Federation of Medical Students Associations.
Friday, November 20, 2015
Dalhousie will have two study breaks in 2016/17 — one in November and one in February — as part of a larger overhaul of the university’s academic schedule.
Monday, November 16, 2015
All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to complete the new Dalhousie Census, which will provide Dalhousie with a better understanding of the fabric of its community to help inform decision-making across the university.
Friday, November 13, 2015
Theatre/ESS student Anika Riopel’s experiences as a scuba diver not only inspired her academic path, but also her passion for sharing insights on leadership with her fellow students.