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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, September 16, 2016
Last week, Dal’s science community shed light on the incredible biodiversity found on the university’s urban campus with a unique sort of scavenger hunt.
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Nearly 200 Dal students spent their first Saturday of the school year volunteering with 14 different community organizations across Halifax.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
With one Dal degree and an Engineering diploma under her belt, Brette Holland is bringing her passion for learning, sports and fitness from Truro to Halifax.
Friday, September 9, 2016
With five modules covering everything from academic readiness to consent and sexualized violence, Ä¢¹½AV’s new online orientation course provides first-year students with information to help them strive and succeed at university.
Friday, September 9, 2016
New to Dal this fall, Qendresa Sahiti received a major TD Scholarship for Community Leadership in recognition of her humanitarian and sustainability efforts.