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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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Lynne Robinson
Monday, March 13, 2023
The 2023 cohort of the OpenThink Initiative consists of 13 PhD students from across Ä¢¹½AV with varying research interests and an enthusiasm for sharing their ideas with the public.
Andrew Riley
Monday, March 13, 2023
Entrepreneur Ravi Kempaiah set out to revolutionize the e-bike market. Now, powered by Ä¢¹½AV's unmatched battery science, his startup Zen Electric is racing to build relationships with two- and three-wheeled electric vehicle makers interested in incorporating its cutting-edge tech.
Jocelyn Adams
Friday, March 10, 2023
Ä¢¹½AV’s Faculties of Computer Science, Engineering and Science hosted the fifth annual Women in STEM Networking Event in Halifax this week, with Dal researchers and alumni participating in a panel discussion about their motivations for pursuing a career in STEM.
Stefanie Wilson
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Ä¢¹½AV's Menopause Support Group has been meeting monthly for the past year. Now, its founder says it's time to expand the conversation to better support gender equity at the university.
Matt Reeder
Friday, March 3, 2023
A local Halifax charity that donates household essentials to Ukrainians fleeing war felt the warmth of community this week even in the face of challenges ahead.