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Dal student‑athlete Melina Collins honoured for building community beyond the court

Dal student‑athlete Melina Collins honoured for building community beyond the court

Psychology student and varsity basketball player Melina Collins is this year's recipient of the Dr. Anne Marie Ryan Community Growth Award, recognized for her work bringing athletes and young learners together through a literacy mentorship program.  Read more.

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Stephanie Rogers
Thursday, April 23, 2026
This agreement between 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in London, UK establishes a framework for enhanced international collaboration in areas including academic exchange, research, student mobility, and exploration of veterinary degree pathways.
Katherine O’Brien
Friday, April 17, 2026
Unique in Canada, the four‑year joint JD/MJ program links legal training with journalism practice to prepare graduates for work at the intersection of media, law and public policy.
Matt Reeder
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A two‑year deep‑energy retrofit has modernized the Killam Memorial Library’s aging systems, boosting efficiency, reducing emissions, and setting the stage for similar upgrades across campus.

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Matt Reeder
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Peek into the past to see what was making news at 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ 50 years ago during the publication of the university’s first issue of University News, the predecessor to today’s Dal News.
Ryan McNutt
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Fifty years ago this month, the first issue of University News — the publication now known as Dal News — was hitting newsstands on campus and across Halifax. To mark the occasion, we’re taking a look back at the publication’s history covering half a century of 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ people, events and happenings.
Allysha Porter
Friday, January 22, 2021
In the decades since his tragic assassination, U.S. civil right's pioneer Martin Luther King Jr.'s perspectives and wisdom have continued to inspire many, including participants in a panel event hosted Monday by the Black Student Advising Centre.
Darcy Gillespie
Friday, January 22, 2021
We ask MA History student Emily Fenton about the history and origin of sea shanties and her thoughts on their sudden, surprising revival as a Tik Tok-driven viral phenomenon.
President Deep Saini
Friday, January 22, 2021
In this week’s column, Dr. Saini discusses making health and wellness a priority as most of the Dal community continues to work and learn virtually.