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Dal launches first female and gender‑non‑conforming varsity eSports team

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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Theresa Anne Salah
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.
Staff
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.
Dal Health Communications
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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Matt Reeder
Friday, February 21, 2020
Bria Symonds knows what it’s like to experience bumps in the road on the transition to university and works now to help support other African Nova Scotian students like herself as they navigate similar challenges.
Rebecca Rawcliffe
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Pedestrian safety, paperless workplaces and growing Nova Scotian exports — learn how a new Innovation Technology course at Dal is helping students take on real-world challenges with compelling digital solutions.
Ryan McNutt
Monday, February 3, 2020
Âé¶¹Éç's Black Student Advising Centre — known affectionately as "BSAC" — is marking its 30th anniversary this week. Take a look at its continuing legacy as a space that inspires students to push forward to even greater things.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Âé¶¹Éç's varsity student-athletes spend a lot of time reaching for the top in their sports, but more of them than ever have shown they have the academic skills to match their athletic prowess. Meet Olivia MacIntyre and Maya Reynolds, two of the record 104 Dal athletes recognized as 2018-2019 Academic All-Canadians.
Jeffrey Lawton
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Second-year Neuroscience student Dante Cantini wasn't sure of going on student exchange was the right path for him — but having won the Go Beyond Borders tuition prize, he's now got a world of opportunity at his fingertips.