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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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Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Emma Taylor, the first in her family to complete a bachelor’s degree, discovered a passion for respiratory therapy through practicum. Now, she's continuing her studies in Dal’s Faculty of Medicine.
Friday, October 18, 2024
Jessica Durham's first year in the Faculty of Engineering started with the bold decision to join the Dal Solar Car team and ended on a racetrack in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Wildfires recur year after year in countries around the world. Alejandro Quezada and his teamates at the UNITE 2030 summit proved successful in their quest to find an innovative solution.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Computer Science student Aryaman Pandey's summer placement as a software developer forced him to explore new programming territory — a challenging, yet confidence-building, experience.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The celebration of Mi’kmaw dance, craft, food and culture promises to foster incredible community vibes in the heart of Dal’s campus, bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous folks together for a day full of sharing, learning, and festivities.