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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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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Dalhousie’s first Virtual Open House took place this past Saturday and though COVID-19 made for a different event than ever before, the new format allowed more attendees than ever to attend, with representation from more than 60 countries.
Monday, October 26, 2020
Everything Nicole MacDonald needed to complete her Bachelor of Dental Hygiene degree slotted into place sooner than she expected. The certificate in disability management was an unexpected bonus. Surprisingly, she has COVID-19 to thank.
Friday, October 23, 2020
Mirna Gerges is a two-time Dal Health grad, with a BSc in Kinesiology and now an MSc in Occupational Therapy.
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Phillip Joy graduates this fall, moving on to become an assistant professor at Mount Saint Vincent University in the Applied Human Nutrition Department teaching several nutrition courses and building a research program with a focus in LGBTQ2SP+ communities and health.
Monday, October 19, 2020
Sister Ilaria Culshaw thought her decision to leave university to join the convent was the end of her scholarly journey. But with the encouragement of Franciscans of Halifax, she's not only completed two Music degrees in the Fountain School of Performing Arts but is on her way to Cambridge for her PhD.