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Award‑winning student essay asks what fractures community — and why showing up can help build it

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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Farrah Smith
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.
Matt Reeder
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.
Kenneth Conrad, Graeme Gunn, Kate Rogers, Tanis Trainor
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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Ashley Greene
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Remembrance Day is an opportunity to reflect on the contribution and sacrifice of Canada's veterans. Learn more about ceremonies, events, campaigns and other ways you can take part this year.
Amani Saini
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Animal Sciences student Holly MacNeil visited South Africa for three weeks this past summer for a hands-on look at wildlife medicine.
Ryan McNutt
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
You're safe to click on this story, but be careful: Dal's information security expert explains how digital scams are getting smarter, making it more important than ever to be vigilant about mysterious emails and links.
Colin Craig
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Student society profile: The Dalhousie Investment Society is a major presence in the Rowe School of Business, with more than 70 students managing a mock portfolio of $100 million.
Julia Manoukian
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Just in time for Halloween, we revisit the spirits that (may) still roam the halls of Dal and King’s.