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Meet ĢAV's newest high‑performance student leaders
Twenty-five students selected to be part of the ĢAV 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 ĢAV's Spring Convocation 2026.
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Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Tora Oliphant, who double majors in Microbiology & Immunology and Sociology, has been rallying her peers in support of science and scholarship in Canada. She’s helped organize the “Support the Report” campaign on campus, advocating for the recommendations of Canada’s fundamental science review.
Monday, January 15, 2018
Grad students interested in honing their presentation skills — and taking home cash prizes — are in luck: registration for Dal's annual 3 Minute Thesis competition is now open, with 200 spots available.
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
During their undergrad studies in Texas, Josh Nieves and Sara Dede kept coming across ĢAV graduates — so they decided to head north to see what all the fuss was about.
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Whether it's performing as part of the ĢAV Originals project or helping bring "Dal This Week" to life, Theatre student Andrew Chen has honed his craft through a wide variety of experiences on campus.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Psychology student Emily Taylor Kelso's holidays will include family, laughter and music. An emerging country artist, Emily released her debut full-length album this fall.