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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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Friday, September 15, 2017
More than 240 Dal students, staff and faculty turned out last Saturday for the 10th annual Community Day, an event that links volunteers with opportunities to give back in the local community.
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Theatre student Michelle Raine, who has a featured role in the short film “Pearls” debuting at this week's Atlantic International Film Festival, is discovering that success as an actor is all about connections — both on stage and off.
Monday, September 11, 2017
Brooke Edwards didn't think she'd last past her first year of university. Now, she's starting her second degree at Dal and helping other students as a study skills coach.
Friday, September 8, 2017
As Munavvar Shakhzodova of Uzbekistan enters her first year at Dal with plans to study Psychology and Theatre, she’s excited to have her older brother around as she adapts to university and a new country.
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
At ceremonies in Halifax and Truro this week and last, faculty, administrators and student leaders officially welcomed Dal’s newest students into the university’s scholarly community.