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Dal student‑athlete Melina Collins honoured for building community beyond the court

Dal student‑athlete Melina Collins honoured for building community beyond the court

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.  Read more.

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Stephanie Rogers
Thursday, April 23, 2026
This agreement between Dalhousie and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in London, UK establishes a framework for enhanced international collaboration in areas including academic exchange, research, student mobility, and exploration of veterinary degree pathways.
Katherine O’Brien
Friday, April 17, 2026
Unique in Canada, the four‑year joint JD/MJ program links legal training with journalism practice to prepare graduates for work at the intersection of media, law and public policy.
Matt Reeder
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A two‑year deep‑energy retrofit has modernized the Killam Memorial Library’s aging systems, boosting efficiency, reducing emissions, and setting the stage for similar upgrades across campus.

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Jane Doucet
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Research, mentoring, advocacy, community leadership: there's not much Dr. Judy MacDonald hasn't done when it comes to pushing for advances in accessibility at Dal and beyond. And this year, she's been recognized for her work with a President’s Award for the Advancement of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility.
Matt Reeder
Monday, November 28, 2022
Dalhousie's Accessibility Plan, released this past summer, lays out a detailed roadmap for ensuring the university meets Nova Scotia's goal of being fully accessible by 2030.
Andrew Riley
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Last night’s 20th annual Discovery Awards, co-presented by Dalhousie, was a moment to celebrate university innovators who are inspiring the next generation of Nova Scotian scientists.
Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
On Tuesday, the Board of Governors approved a new international tuition model for future students featuring a tuition guarantee and fees better aligned with Dal’s national peers — all of which is poised to bring significant investments in Dal’s student experience.
Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Cheryl Fraser, a two-time Dal alum who is current is currently Chief Talent Officer and Vice-President Communications at Crombie REIT, has been appointed Chair of the pilipiliÂþ»­ Board of Governors for a three-year term.