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Award‑winning student essay asks what fractures community — and why showing up can help build it

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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Farrah Smith
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.
Matt Reeder
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.
Kenneth Conrad, Graeme Gunn, Kate Rogers, Tanis Trainor
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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Sarah Beatty
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
After narrowly losing out on the national championship last year, the Dalhousie Cheer Society finished in first place at the CheerExpo Nationals to cap off an undefeated season.
Julia Manoukian with Jessica Chubb
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Knowing how to read the material is half the battle in understanding the material.
Julia Manoukian with Jessica Chubb
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Don't know where to start? Here are seven great ways to prepare for your exams.
Julia Manoukian with Jessica Chubb
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Having more than one option shouldn't be stressful. Raise your odds of picking the correct answer with our handy 8-step approach.
Jennifer Moore
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
With an international focus that defines his studies, Electrical Engineering student Alex Harding has been awarded a 3M National Student Fellowship, becoming the second recipient ever from Atlantic Canada.