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Purpose‑driven leadership: Dal students reshaping campus — and beyond — earn top honour
This year’s Dal Board of Governors winners show how purposeful action creates lasting change. Get to know more now about how they are doing so. Read more.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
See how this year’s top co‑op students turned professional opportunities into impressive results, earning Ä¢¹½AV’s highest honour for work‑integrated learning.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Dal’s 15th annual Impact Awards brought students, faculty, and staff together to celebrate remarkable contributions in community service, student life, leadership, and society involvement across every corner of campus.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
This year’s Dal Board of Governors winners show how purposeful action creates lasting change. Get to know more now about how they are doing so.
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Thursday, June 12, 2025
Miguel Nkeng, a student-athlete turned scholar, shares how mentorship, global experiences, and a passion for wellness shaped his purpose and inspired a future rooted in impact.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Mohammed Hamedelniel turned a side hustle into a thriving real estate venture, all while earning his degree, leading campus life, and chasing big dreams with entrepreneurial drive.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Veterinarian Dr. Lesley Zwicker earns her fifth degree — an online blended MBA from Ä¢¹½AV — honoring her late parents and expanding her impact in veterinary radiology and leadership.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
This spring, Ä¢¹½AV marks a historic milestone as the first graduates of its Black and African Diaspora Studies major cross the Convocation stage. Meet James Dixon and Portia Wright.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Meaghan De Adder’s global adventure sparked a powerful political awakening — from Halifax roots to Seoul streets — and a thesis that challenges injustice towards women.