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Meet Ä¢¹½AV's newest high‑performance student leaders
Twenty-five students selected to be part of the Ä¢¹½AV Student Leadership Academy will bring big ideas, deep community involvement, and an impressive range of experience to the year ahead. Read more.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Launched in 2022 to expand access for Indigenous and African Nova Scotian students, Dal's Inclusive Pathways to Medical Professions program marks a major milestone this spring with its first graduates. Get to know some of the students shaping what comes next.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Learning doesn’t have an age limit. Betty Veinot’s story shows how curiosity and resilience can open doors at any stage of life.
Friday, May 29, 2026
New updates added daily throughout Ä¢¹½AV's Spring Convocation 2026.
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Friday, November 27, 2020
Students entering the job market right now don’t have it easy, a reality advisors with Ä¢¹½AV’s Bissett Student Success Centre have used to inform their advice and supports to students this year.
Thursday, November 26, 2020
Inaugural Margaret R. Crickard Scholarship recipients Samantha Howard and Selam Abdella, both International Development Studies students, have worked hard to get to the fourth year of their degrees, exemplifying the values of academic achievement and community involvement.
Monday, November 23, 2020
Student Sierra Sparks is Oxford-bound as Ä¢¹½AV's 92nd Rhodes Scholar, set to further her studies in biomedical engineering while continuing to be a role model, community builder and inspiration to her peers.
Friday, November 20, 2020
With just a few weeks left in the fall semester, many students recognize now is the time to buckle down and finish strong. Learn more about the many supports Dal offers to help students build solid study skills and habits.
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Ä¢¹½AV’s first Virtual Open House took place this past Saturday and though COVID-19 made for a different event than ever before, the new format allowed more attendees than ever to attend, with representation from more than 60 countries.