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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Monday, March 30, 2015
Last Thursday's Dalhousie Impact Awards in Halifax were a celebration of students' accomplishments across the Dal community and beyond.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
At Thursday night's Student Impact Awards in Halifax, five students will receive the university’s top honour for achievement in student life. Each has had an incredible impact on the Dal community: in residence life, student societies, athletics, student government and more.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Student profile: Annie Cudmore is a regular student during the week, but her weekends are for getting big air.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Student society profile: Whether you’re a beginner or pro, into ballet or hip-hop, DalDance caters to every kind of dancer.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Photo Essay: Highlights from Dal's annual celebration of its global community.