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Purpose‑driven leadership: Dal students reshaping campus — and beyond — earn top honour

Purpose‑driven leadership: Dal students reshaping campus — and beyond — earn top honour

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.  Read more.

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Ryan Shields and Meredith Murray
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
See how this year’s top co‑op students turned professional opportunities into impressive results, earning Dalhousie’s highest honour for work‑integrated learning.
Jeffrey Lawton
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Dal’s 15th annual Impact Awards brought students, faculty, and staff together to celebrate remarkable contributions in community service, student life, leadership, and society involvement across every corner of campus.
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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Matt Reeder
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
A century after a devastating fire led to a formal association between Dal and King’s, a rapid taskforce seeks to inject new ideas and innovation into the partnership.
Matt Reeder
Friday, November 15, 2024
The classroom can be an intimidating place for some students. Dr. Marion Brown of the School of Social Work strives to ensure everyone feels comfortable and connected in their learning.
Ellie Garry-Jones
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
An exciting new support team established this year helps students get back on track after setbacks and identifies ways to improve safety and belonging at Dal.
Matt Reeder
Friday, November 8, 2024
A record number of prospective students and their supporters got up close and personal with Dalhousie last weekend at the fall Open House event in Halifax.
Wyatt Carling
Friday, November 8, 2024
Remembrance Day hits home in a deep way for these Dalhousie students who also serve as reservists in the Canadian Armed Forces.