Feature stories

Rolling out the welcome mat 

The front porch has always been the place for welcoming family and neighbours into our homes for conversation, activities, and support. Dalhousie has many such thresholds, all of which are helping to build stronger, more prosperous communities. 

A person's feet in black and white sneakers with jeans showing stand on a green welcome mat atop the ��Ƶ Coat of Arms engraved on the lobby floor.

What’s the big idea?

For years, Dal Innovates programs have supported post-secondary students and researchers in commercializing their innovative ideas, transforming both society and their paths in life.

Larsen engaging with students on campus holding their smart phones.

2025 Aurum Award winners

The Aurum Awards celebrate Dalhousie alumni whose innovation, leadership, and community engagement make a global impact. This year’s four recipients are trailblazers in exploration, invention, and advocacy.

The award recipients stand together displaying their framed award certificates dressed up for the event.

Following his heart

For over 60 years, cardiac surgeon Don Hill (MD’60, LLD’87) has devoted himself to developing life-saving technologies, advancing medical research, and supporting postdoctoral research. The Dalhousie 2025 Golden Eagle Award Lifetime Achievement Award recipient talked with Dal Magazine about that impressive legacy and the most rewarding aspects of his philanthropy at work.

Don Hill stands in a hospital corridor in a suit jacket.

Lessons for success and fulfillment

Namesake of Dalhousie’s Schulich School of Law and the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships, Canadian business leader and philanthropist Seymour Schulich (LLD’13) continues to share his wisdom with a new addendum to his best-selling book Get Smarter.