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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, September 24, 2021
Ä¢¹½AV has once again earned a gold rating from the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, recognition that serves as a key benchmark for the university in measuring its sustainability performance.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
An intensive, executive-style certificate launching this fall blends academic rigor with extensive front-line expertise to provide Nova Scotia's future continuing care leaders with the knowledge and skills they need to successfully meet challenges.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Samples of human wastewater from several Dal residences are being collected and tested regularly for traces of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, an early detection effort that adds another layer of protection at Dal.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Dal's vice president research and innovation is being honoured by Queen's University this year for her work in advancing the health and well-being of military personnel, Veterans and their families — including spearheading the creation of a cross-Canada network centred on military and veteran health research.
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Ä¢¹½AV researcher Peter Tyedmers, a professor in Ä¢¹½AV’s School for Resource and Environmental Studies, has led the first assessment of its kind to show environmental impact of the full range of aquatic foods to help guide more sustainable production and diets.