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, February 18, 2013
Wearing everything from military fatigues to princess dresses, Dentistry students teamed up to test their skills in dental prosthetics.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Students make their own contribution to the latest offbeat viral video craze with a huge dance-off on the Studley Quad.
Friday, February 15, 2013
To mark the Chinese New Year, Dal's Chinese Studies program hosted a friendly calligraphy competition for students.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
We asked the Registrar's Office to share some resources students can tap into to support their studies, from bursaries to scholarships and financial aid.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
On Soapbox, students can submit their suggestions to improve life at Dal, with a commitment that the DSU will try and make the most popular ideas possible.