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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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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Faculty of Science graduate Graeme Wach ran 53 kilometres in 24 hours to raise donations for victims of Nova Scotia’s mass shootings.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Even though Katherine Strynatka is nearing the end of her own time at Dal, she's still eager to help her peers — which is why she's teamed up with the Faculty of Graduate Studies to launch a new virtual chat series to keep grad students connected and engaged during the current pandemic. The first #gradchat launches Monday, June 8.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Pharmacy grad Chandni Sehgal reflects on what she learned and what she'll miss about her Dal family as she moves into the working world.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Qendresa Sahiti, a fourth-year Neuroscience student originally from Kosovo, has earned one of Canada's highest student honours: the 3M National Student Fellowship. As she looks ahead to pursuits in medicine, she's more committed than ever to helping others and staying curious about the world around her.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Members of the Dal community united last Thursday for a virtual Ramadan Iftar, marking the end of the traditional fast with an event that included a special meal delivered to students still living in residence.