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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Wednesday, December 14, 2016
The Dal Bookstore's new website makes it easier than ever for students to get the books and school supplies they're looking for.
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Students showcased fresh ideas and entrepreneurial spirit at the Sprint Ag! competition, hosted by Dal's Cultiv8 sandbox.
Friday, November 25, 2016
Dal's Gender and Women's Studies program, Human Rights and Equity Services, South House and others on campus are teaming up for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The campaign starts on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25) and runs through International Human Rights Day (December 10).
Friday, November 25, 2016
Students and community members came together at the Killam Library's Collider space for the Startup Weekend competition, hosted by Launch Dal.
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Engineering student Jack deGooyer, one of Dal's Schulich Leaders, believes in making the most of his Dalhousie experience.