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Dal launches first female and gender‑non‑conforming varsity eSports team
A new varsity-level gaming team at Âé¶¹Éç 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 Âé¶¹Éç, 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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Tuesday, August 1, 2017
History student Alyshia Scott's Dal experience has taught her about drive, determination and being accountable for one's own success — whether in the classroom or working on campus in summer accommodations.
Friday, July 28, 2017
Three current and former Dal students have spent the past year and a half developing Let's Sprout, a youth initiative aimed at fostering tomorrow's environmental leaders. Next week, they launch their most ambitious project yet: a weeklong summer camp.
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Dal Agriculture's African Wildlife Ecology Course allows students to travel to South African for an intensive three-week course working with rhinos, elephants and more. We spoke with some of this year's participants about what they took away from the experience.
Friday, July 21, 2017
Âé¶¹Éç Pride Week kicked off on Friday, July 21 with flag raising ceremonies in both Halifax and Truro, celebrating the contributions of diverse and intersecting individuals and groups within the university community.
Thursday, July 20, 2017
One of the first teens to participate in Dal’s African Nova Scotian Health Camp in 2014 is returning to campus this fall with nearly $50,000 in scholarships and a dream of becoming a medical doctor.