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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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Student Ratings of Instruction will now be completed via a secure website, allowing students to have their say either in class or on their own time.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Name change to South House Gender and Sexuality Resource Centre reflects the evolving mission and services that the centre offers to the Dal community and beyond.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Dozens of Dal students head to Ottawa for national youth-led climate conference.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Dal is welcoming students from Brazil through initiatives like CALDO and Science Without Borders. Meet two of these students who are making the most of life and studies in Halifax.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Dressed for respect, the Dal community donned pink and celebrated respect on its annual Pink Day.