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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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Thursday, January 15, 2026
Dr. Sherry Pictou is recognized for advancing Mi’kmaq rights, revitalizing governance, and challenging systemic barriers through law, scholarship, and global advocacy for justice and equity.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
See how Dal fared across 11 broad disciplines in the latest Times Higher Education report.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The latest set of appointments to one of Canada's highest honours has a number of familiar Dal faces, including President Kim Brooks and retired Faculty of Medicine faculty member Dr. Pat Croskerry.
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Friday, October 8, 2021
In his latest column, President Deep Saini addresses the fallout from unsanctioned street parties at Ä¢¹½AV and other universities across North America and the need to work together on common solutions in line with our shared values.
Friday, October 8, 2021
Ä¢¹½AV has once again been ranked by Maclean’s magazine as one of the best Medical Doctoral universities in Canada.
Thursday, October 7, 2021
A message from Provost Frank Harvey and Vice-Provost Student Affairs Verity Turpin to the Ä¢¹½AV community and our Halifax neighbours on the latest in Dal's ongoing response to the unsanctioned street parties that took place in Halifax on Saturday, September 25.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
A new study led by Dal social work researchers found the pandemic intensified daily struggles for those living on the fringes. The study also looks at ways to ensure those most marginalized are not left out in future crises.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
The new installation on Ä¢¹½AV's Agricultural Campus showcases how the Mi'kmaq and other Indigenous peoples used natural celestial and seasonal cycles to gauge the passage of time and organize their activities.