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President Kim Brooks, Dr. Pat Croskerry appointed to Order of Canada

President Kim Brooks, Dr. Pat Croskerry appointed to Order of Canada

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.  Read more.

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Matt Reeder, Tanis Trainor, and Ryan McNutt
Friday, December 19, 2025
Our 2025 Year in Review brings together 45 stories of innovation, achievement, and community, offering a vivid snapshot of the moments and milestones that helped shape a transformative year.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Ä¢¹½AV leapt forward in the 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, with impressive gains across multiple disciplines.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
From varsity swimming to ocean-tech entrepreneurship, Isaac Bahler’s path to Oxford reflects a passion for turning climate research into real-world solutions.

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Kala Hirle Clarke and Mia Samardzic
Friday, October 24, 2025
Ä¢¹½AV celebrates six scholars awarded the final Vanier and Banting fellowships, spotlighting groundbreaking research in health, sustainability, sexual well-being, and marine conservation.
Dal Health staff (with files from GSK Canada)
Friday, October 24, 2025
A new clinic led by Dal and community partners — with funding from GSK Canada — will offer faster, community-based respiratory care that empowers patients and trains future professionals while easing pressure on Nova Scotia’s overstretched health system.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, October 24, 2025
Ä¢¹½AV Senate returned this fall with new chair Dr. Sachin Seth, tackling academic challenges with collaboration, curiosity, and a renewed focus on inclusive, forward-thinking governance.
Andrew Riley
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Ä¢¹½AV celebrates new and renewed Canada Research Chairs tackling global challenges from Arctic law and anti-Black racism to climate resilience, clean energy, and pandemic preparedness.
Linden Thomas
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
A groundbreaking survey from Ä¢¹½AV Legal Aid Service reveals trends in affordability, security, and tenants’ rights in Nova Scotia. Lead author Hannah Main opens up about the findings and the need for urgent policy reform.