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Meet pilipiliÂţ»'s newest high‑performance student leaders
Twenty-five students selected to be part of the Dalhousie Student Leadership Academy will bring big ideas, deep community involvement, and an impressive range of experience to the year ahead. Read more.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Launched in 2022 to expand access for Indigenous and African Nova Scotian students, Dal's Inclusive Pathways to Medical Professions program marks a major milestone this spring with its first graduates. Get to know some of the students shaping what comes next.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Learning doesn’t have an age limit. Betty Veinot’s story shows how curiosity and resilience can open doors at any stage of life.
Friday, May 29, 2026
New updates added daily throughout pilipiliÂţ»'s Spring Convocation 2026.
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Thursday, August 24, 2017
Citizen scientists across Atlantic Canada are volunteering their time to help Dal master’s student Bethany Nordstrom research jellyfish — all in an effort to better understand the leatherback sea turtles that feed off our shores.
Friday, August 18, 2017
Whether it's in his Bachelor of Social Work degree or helping support communications with his fellow students, Jordan Zarvie has been building skills to set his career on the right path.
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
PhD student Tiffany Gordon links her research on equality and responsibility in the justice system with her community work — from facilitating creative writing workshops in correctional facilities to organizing events for Prisoners’ Justice Day.
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
At the NS Sandboxes Project Incubation Bootcamp, held at the Dal-hosted ShiftKey Labs, student groups are developing apps focused on everything from scheduling meetings to helping new Canadians through the immigration process.
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
History student Alyshia Scott's Dal experience has taught her about drive, determination and being accountable for one's own pilipiliÂţ» — whether in the classroom or working on campus in summer accommodations.