News Archive

Some animals demonstrate an ability for mathematics that reflects a more sophisticated understanding of language, writes Philosophy PhD student Erik Nelson.

Armand Paul, who grew up in Cape Breton, graduates from the Schulich School of Law this spring, ready to start his next chapter close to home as an articling clerk for the Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission in Sydney.

If you’ve spent time in Sexton Library, you’re already familiar with Jason Lee’s friendly smile and impeccable service. What you might not know is that for the last three years, he has been working towards his master's degree in the School of Information Management.

Hear from the four winners of Dal's top awards for master's and PhD students: Kayla Joyce (Psychiatry), Beth Castle (Microbiology & Immunology), Brandi Estey-Burtt (English) and Britney Benoit (Nursing).

Dal's Canada Research Chair in Developmental Psychopathology and Youth Mental Health provides perspective on the impact of physical distancing and tips on how we can remain connected to each other, even from a distance.

Jade Wile graduates from the Faculty of Dentistry this spring with both the College of Dental Hygienists of NS Award for highest academic standing in all subjects and the Halifax County Dental Society award for demonstrating the greatest proficiency in clinical dental hygiene.

Stef Peel’s journey to a Master’s in Social Anthropology didn’t follow a conventional path, but her studies helped her answer questions about HIV that science could not.

Qendresa Sahiti, a fourth-year Neuroscience student originally from Kosovo, has earned one of Canada's highest student honours: the 3M National Student Fellowship. As she looks ahead to pursuits in medicine, she's more committed than ever to helping others and staying curious about the world around her.

Civil Engineering student Sara Evely has served as an inspiration to her fellow female classmates as president of the Women in Engineering Society and to younger women considering careers in STEM.

Dentistry grad Emily Bonang comes from a long line of oral health professionals, including her grandfather, parents and brother, Jordan, also a grad this year. She finishes her program as this year's recipient of the Dr. David Precious Gold Medal in Dentistry.