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 19, 2015
Dal's Faculty of Health Professions teamed up with the IWK Health Centre to offer students a fun competition focused on learning to work across health-care disciplines.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Student society profile: The Dalhousie Concrete Toboggan Team operates on a mixture of smarts, adrenaline and school pride.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Jack Bennet, who received the Canadian Red Cross' Young Humanitarian Award last fall, has been able to take his dual passions of music and sustainability to help build stronger communities.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Students at the inaugural Dal Lead! conference examined the elements of a good leader and what it takes to inspire others to follow your passion.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Dal's Faculty of Management hosts its first International Student Case Competition last month, with eight teams from 14 countries competing.