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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 È«¹ú̽»¨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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Alison DeLory
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Explore stories on Dal’s biomedical hub, research strengthening Canada’s sovereignty, the power of podcasting, and much more.
Amanda Kirby-Sheppard
Friday, March 20, 2026
More than 80 people gathered for the 15th annual Weldon Literary Moot based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 Gothic novel Frankenstein, raising $4,530 for charity.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, March 12, 2026
A modern history course taught by Dr. Kassandra Luciuk reframes Canada through upheaval, challenging students to confront myths, recognize patterns across decades, and see today’s political tensions in a sharper, more revealing light.
Stephanie Rogers
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Dal student Austin Potts makes history with a national Angus award, using his winnings to expand his herd and pursue a promising future in Maritime agriculture.
Andrea McKay
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
È«¹ú̽»¨â€™s new online hub offers students a clearer, more intuitive way to access the support and guidance that shape their university experience and help them succeed.