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All spruce'd up: How Dal "elves" helped Woody the Talking Christmas Tree make his winter wake‑up call

All spruce'd up: How Dal "elves" helped Woody the Talking Christmas Tree make his winter wake‑up call

The computer scientists who saved Christmas? Thanks to the work of faculty members Hanieh Shakeri and Joseph Malloch, a beloved Dartmouth institution has been able to entertain children of all ages this holiday season.  Read more.

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Genevieve MacIntyre
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Discover how Curtis Michael’s passion for Mi’kmaw language transforms classrooms into spaces of cultural exchange and inspires learners from diverse backgrounds to engage with Indigenous knowledge.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, November 21, 2025
Nearly 30 awards were presented to more than 50 individuals and groups from across the university at the 8th Annual Legacy Awards. Read the full list of honourees.
Stephanie Rogers
Friday, October 31, 2025
College Royal was another incredible success, bringing together students, staff, and faculty in a celebration of agricultural tradition, hands-on learning, and community.

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Jeff Lawton
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
As the 2SLGBTQ+ advisor, Olivia Fader will provide a variety of supports and services that include one-on-one advising, university-wide programming and events, referrals to gender-affirming care, navigating name or gender marker changes, and much more.
Matt Reeder
Friday, October 21, 2022
Donors at Dal and beyond support Ukrainian sisters Mariia and Yuliia Lytvynchuk as they settle into student life in Halifax.
Theresa Anne Salah
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
A pair of engineering alumni who transformed the standard of care provided to patients with rings stuck on their fingers are pitching their revolutionary products to Canada's most well-known venture capitalists.
Courtney Bragg
Monday, October 17, 2022
Since students and staff of St. Joseph’s-Alexander MacKay Elementary in Halifax's North End moved to the neighbourhood near Dal last year to allow for construction of their new school, the university has stepped up to help them stay active and feel welcome.
Matt Reeder
Friday, October 14, 2022
Dalhousie held its first Milestones Tea ceremony in years late last month to honour the contributions of more than 60 faculty and staff who reached 25, 35 or 45 years of service to the university in 2020.