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, June 9, 2014
Presenter's Podium, a tool developed by Computer Science students Nilofer Mehta and Anuj Shah, is a collaborative platform to support students in improving their oral communication skills.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
With changes to its Academic and Themed Clusters this coming year, Residence Life is offering even more opportunities for students to live and study in communities based around shared interests.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Insights to Success: Yoong Wah Lee came to Dal to complete his medical degree through a partnership with the International Medical University in his home country of Malaysia.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Jewish student groups raise funds for new defibrillator machine, now installed and operational in the Killam Atrium.
Friday, May 9, 2014
Agriculture grad Jessica Compagnon always had her heart set on studying in Truro and on working with animals.