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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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Cheryl Bell
Friday, October 7, 2022
The new Tze/Chiang Paediatric and Adult Special Needs Clinic in the Faculty of Dentistry was made possible through a $1-million gift from alumna Dr. Theresa Chiang (BSc’61, DDS’65) in memory of her late husband, paediatric physician Dr. Wah Jun Tze (MD’65).
Stefanie Wilson
Friday, October 7, 2022
Dalhousie advanced into seventh place in Maclean’s ranking of Canada’s best Medical Doctoral universities — an improvement over its eighth place ranking last year and enough to move it into the top half of its competitive category.
Staff
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Dalhousie rolls out a new approach to undergraduate international tuition for consultation ahead of Board approval, seeking input on potential priorities for investment.
President Deep Saini
Sunday, October 2, 2022
Today, we share in the frustration of our community and partners regarding last night’s reckless behaviour and the organization of unsanctioned and illegal street parties near campus.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Trees were toppled, skylights blown out, fences damaged: post-tropical storm Fiona left its mark on Dal campuses last weekend, but facilities crews worked hard to keep buildings powered and students and other community members safe.