Student Life
Award‑winning student essay asks what fractures community — and why showing up can help build it
Mia Mackenzie, a Master of Social Work student, earned top honours in Dal’s Glovin Award for an essay urging people to resist division by showing up and staying accountable to community. 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, April 22, 2026
As exams and deadlines converge, the Killam and other campus libraries become places of problem‑solving, empathy, and practical help, highlighting how support services carry students through critical academic moments.
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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Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Tora Oliphant, who double majors in Microbiology & Immunology and Sociology, has been rallying her peers in support of science and scholarship in Canada. She’s helped organize the “Support the Report” campaign on campus, advocating for the recommendations of Canada’s fundamental science review.
Monday, January 15, 2018
Grad students interested in honing their presentation skills — and taking home cash prizes — are in luck: registration for Dal's annual 3 Minute Thesis competition is now open, with 200 spots available.
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
During their undergrad studies in Texas, Josh Nieves and Sara Dede kept coming across Dalhousie graduates — so they decided to head north to see what all the fuss was about.
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Whether it's performing as part of the Dalhousie Originals project or helping bring "Dal This Week" to life, Theatre student Andrew Chen has honed his craft through a wide variety of experiences on campus.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Psychology student Emily Taylor Kelso's holidays will include family, laughter and music. An emerging country artist, Emily released her debut full-length album this fall.