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Going the distance: Recent Dal grad named Top 8 Academic All‑Canadian

Going the distance: Recent Dal grad named Top 8 Academic All‑Canadian

Grounded by a lifelong love of running, Dal MBA grad Jacob Benoit earns a prestigious U SPORTS Top 8 Academic All‑Canadian award recognizing his athletic and academic dedication.  Read more.

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