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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Friday, May 22, 2015
Members of Dal’s inaugural class of Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholars are departing this month to undertake exciting internships in Uganda, Tanzania and the Caribbean.
Friday, May 8, 2015
Computer Science students showcased their data security skills and vied for prizes at the first Dal-JD Irving live case competition last month.
Friday, May 8, 2015
Renovations are getting underway on the Dalhousie Student Union Building. The work represents a major overhaul that will increase student space and create a new "society hub."
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Dal's Science, Information Technology, Engineering Co-operative Education office celebrated its students of the year as well as some of its top co-op employers at last month's celebration.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Masters and PhD students from across the university presented their research last week at the preliminary heats for Dal's Three-Minute Thesis competition. The final round takes place this Thursday night.