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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, June 17, 2016
Animal Science student Amy Harrington is a provincial champion at dog showing, but this summer she'll be leaving the dogs in Nova Scotia as she heads to Tanzania to take part in an international agriculture summit.
Monday, June 13, 2016
Last month, Social Work students from both Dal and the University of Greenland had a unique opportunity to come together in Halifax and take part in an exciting cross-cultural exchange.
Friday, June 3, 2016
Since marrying his high school sweetheart during his undergrad, Robert Laprairie's family has grown to include three young children, all encouraging him as he worked towards his PhD in Pharmacology.
Friday, June 3, 2016
Originally from New Brunswick, Library and Information Studies graduate Lee Wilson has found his niche, combining his passion for information with his love for the East Coast.
Friday, June 3, 2016
Cindy Ochieng has always wanted to be a doctor, and her time at Ä¢¹½AV Medical School has also inspired her to give back to her community.