Student Life
Dal launches first female and gender‑non‑conforming varsity eSports team
A new varsity-level gaming team at ÃÀÅ®×ö°® is creating space for women and gender-diverse students to compete, connect, and challenge norms in the world of competitive play. Read more.
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Friday, November 7, 2025
The doors to the new Indigenous Student Centre on Sexton officially opened this week, marking a milestone in the Faculty of Engineering’s efforts to create a more vibrant, inclusive campus that values connection, culture, and community.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
It's Convocation season at ÃÀÅ®×ö°®, with hundreds of graduates crossing the stage Oct. 28 and 29 in Halifax. Get to know some of them with our grad profile series.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Inspired by a childhood diagnosis, Kate Morrison graduates with her Bachelor of Scieence in Kinesiology this week, continuing to work toward her Child Life Specialist certification so she can support children and families living with illness and disability.
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Friday, March 24, 2017
The Dal community is full of amazing students who inspire their peers, lead by example and make a difference in their communities. But for those students who truly go above and beyond, there’s ÃÀÅ®×ö°®â€™s Board of Governors’ Award — the university’s top honour in student life. Meet the five students being recognized this year for their outstanding achievements.
Monday, March 20, 2017
Photo Essay: The Trojans and Bighorns kicked ice as Dal students raised $13,000 for the IWK Foundation at the 2017 Residence Charity Face-Off.
Friday, March 17, 2017
Temperatures of -17 C, rain, wind and snow — Rowe School of Business students slept outside through it all to raise funds and awareness as part of the national 5 Days for the Homeless campaign.
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Get to know Heather Doyle, who as senior advisor, student success, collaborates with faculty and staff across the university to help students achieve their goals — in and out of the classroom.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Two Faculty of Engineering students are being celebrated for major awards this month: Cathleen Lupien is the first Canadian to receive the Kelly Services Inc. Future Engineers Scholarship, while PhD student Ph.D. student Zohrehsadat Asaee has been awarded the Amelia Earhart Fellowship.