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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Thursday, February 23, 2017
By connecting with mentors and supports on campus, Desiree Jones has found her path into Law and a drive to make a difference in her community.
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Collaborating with NSCAD students, Medicine student Saif Syed is working on a project to develop a better hospital gown for both patients and health-care providers.
Friday, February 17, 2017
This month’s Summer Job and Career Fair was just one way that Dal's Career and Leadership Development Centre connects students with the opportunities and skills to succeed in the job market.
Friday, February 17, 2017
Lindell Smith, Candy Palmater, Rebecca Thomas and Samantha Nutt were just some of the speakers who inspired students with their presentations at last weekend's Dal Lead! conference.
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Engineering student Bai Bintou Kaira, originally from the Gambia, has made her mark in campus and community life, from serving as president of the Dalhousie African Student Association to mentoring youth with the Imhotep’s Legacy Academy.