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, September 12, 2014
The team at Dal's International Centre helped new students from around the world get their studies off on the right foot during International Orientation.
Friday, September 12, 2014
One week into the fall term, how's your smile holding up? Keep your mouth in teeth-top shape with advice from experts in the Faculty of Dentistry
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Residence students spent their first Saturday in Halifax volunteering with local organizations such as Ronald McDonald House, the YWCA and Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Our team of photographers was all over campus during an energetic first week for our newest students. Here are some of the highlights.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Student writer Rosalie Fralick takes in some of the major events and activities of Orientation Week 2014, which introduced new students to everything the Dal community has to offer.