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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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Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Members of the Class of 2019 arrived on campus Sunday morning, as Orientation Week kicked-off with residence move-in and fun-filled activities in both Halifax and Truro.
Friday, September 4, 2015
As "back to class" season kicks into gear, we chat with Dalhousie Community Safety Officer Jake MacIsaac about the DalSAFE mobile app and other ways students can keep safety top-of-mind.
Monday, August 24, 2015
Duncan MacIntosh is a regular contributor to the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law, a U.S.-based think tank, and often brings its topics and debates back to Halifax for his students to consider.
Friday, July 31, 2015
Dalhousie received best non-profit float at the 2015 Halifax Pride Parade, with dozens of students, faculty and staff turning out to show their support for LGBTQ+ individuals in our community.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Engineering student Keilah Bias and her team won first place at a major design competition last month for an innovative charcoal press designed and refined to help a Kenyan village produce fuel more efficiently and sustainably.