Student Life
Award‑winning student essay asks what fractures community — and why showing up can help build it
Mia Mackenzie, a Master of Social Work student, earned top honours in Dal’s Glovin Award for an essay urging people to resist division by showing up and staying accountable to community. 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, April 22, 2026
As exams and deadlines converge, the Killam and other campus libraries become places of problem‑solving, empathy, and practical help, highlighting how support services carry students through critical academic moments.
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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Thursday, February 20, 2014
Dal's Black Student Advising Centre celebrated African Nova Scotian youth at a public discussion earlier this month.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Student-athlete Kristy McGregor-Bales reports from her volunteer experience at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Renting for the first time can be intimidating; here are some takeaways from a recent DSU-hosted session on finding (and keeping) the right place for you.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Whether you're staying put or hitting the road, there's a ton of great stuff you can do with your study break.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Insights to Success: Chinese exchange student Carol Tian looks back on her time at Dalhousie.