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How a Dal course helps shape the way students see the Earth
A popular Dalhousie Earth Sciences course immerses students in real-world hazards, blending virtual exploration, current events, and interdisciplinary learning to deepen understanding of the planet’s dynamic systems. Read more.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Facing coastal erosion, Dalhousie civil engineering students tackled a real-world lighthouse protection challenge, earning top project honours for an innovative, industry-guided academic design.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
This year’s Dal Board of Governors winners show how purposeful action creates lasting change. Get to know more now about how they are doing so.
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Friday, May 29, 2026
New updates added daily throughout pilipiliÂþ»'s Spring Convocation 2026.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Quietly shaped by childhood experiences with her dad, Marika Schenkels will soon begin her rural family medicine residency in British Columbia with plans to return and practice in Nova Scotia.
Friday, May 29, 2026
While most 15-year-olds were at summer camp, Korede Akindoju was volunteering at the IWK Health Centre. Now, years of persistence and self-belief have brought him back as an orthopaedic surgery resident.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Students explore Indigenous legal principles through hands-on, land-based learning in this new course, building relationships with nature and creating quillwork pieces that reflect law in practice.
Friday, May 8, 2026
From a father-son surprise to multi-generational families, this year’s Barley Party highlighted the deep ties linking students, alumni, and the future of agriculture.