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Purpose‑driven leadership: Dal students reshaping campus — and beyond — earn top honour

Purpose‑driven leadership: Dal students reshaping campus — and beyond — earn top honour

This year’s Dal Board of Governors winners show how purposeful action creates lasting change. Get to know more now about how they are doing so.  Read more.

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Ryan Shields and Meredith Murray
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
See how this year’s top co‑op students turned professional opportunities into impressive results, earning ÃÀÅ®×ö°®â€™s highest honour for work‑integrated learning.
Jeffrey Lawton
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Dal’s 15th annual Impact Awards brought students, faculty, and staff together to celebrate remarkable contributions in community service, student life, leadership, and society involvement across every corner of campus.
Kenneth Conrad, Graeme Gunn, Kate Rogers, Tanis Trainor
Thursday, March 26, 2026
This year’s Dal Board of Governors winners show how purposeful action creates lasting change. Get to know more now about how they are doing so.

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Emma Skagen
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
We spoke with the incoming ÃÀÅ®×ö°® Student Union president about his time at ÃÀÅ®×ö°® and his goals for the upcoming year.
Lisa Holmes
Friday, May 29, 2015
After seeking a more hands-on way to study human health, Amanda Lee is graduating from the Faculty of Dentistry with a Bachelor of Dental Hygiene degree.
James Whitehead
Friday, May 29, 2015
For Schulich School of Law grad Kevin Fernandes, success is all about finding the right balance and making meaningful connections.
Keri Irwin
Friday, May 29, 2015
Looking back on her time at university, Pharmacology PhD grad Jillian Rourke is proudest of having the courage to follow her own interests.
Stefanie Wilson
Friday, May 29, 2015
Faculty of Engineering grad Rob Ironside doesn't believe in waste, whether it's wasted potential, resources or opportunities.