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Moving through winter: How a beginner run club program is building community at Dal
Dal students are finding motivation and friendship through a relaxed run/walk program that prioritizes showing up, moving together, and making fitness feel more welcoming. Read more.
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
Grounded by a lifelong love of running, Dal MBA grad Jacob Benoit earns a prestigious U SPORTS Top 8 Academic All‑Canadian award recognizing his athletic and academic dedication.
Monday, January 19, 2026
A doctoral student shares how a travel grant and academic training boosted her research momentum and opened doors to connect her work with wider audiences.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
From varsity swimming to ocean-tech entrepreneurship, Isaac Bahler’s path to Oxford reflects a passion for turning climate research into real-world solutions.
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Friday, November 12, 2021
The first-year medical sciences student was chosen out of more than 6,000 applicants and 72 finalists to receive the Loran Scholarship, Canada's largest and most comprehensive undergraduate merit-based award.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Funded in part by Dalhousie's Strategic Initiatives fund, the program is designed to provide support for the advancement of female assistant coaches through coach and peer development.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
With the goal of helping prospective doctoral students choose a supervisor who will be a good fit, a group of Biology PhD students jointly wrote an article for an open-access journal — racking up an impressive 17,000+ views to date.
Friday, October 22, 2021
Rebecca Apperley-Ryan moved to Nova Scotia from B.C. in the summer of 2010 with no plans to stay. Eleven years later she is on her way to becoming a teacher with son, Everett, by her side.
Thursday, October 21, 2021
MIM grad Emily Speight finds workplace focus alongside her new designation.