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Dal's newest class of graduates will be joined by two special individuals receiving honorary degrees this May: Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, former Governal General of Canada, and Sandra L. Irving, community leader and philanthropist.

Grad student Mickey Gilchrist’s research, supported by Addenda Capital and MITACS, will help decision-makers address climate change through sustainable investment.

The Faculty of Dentistry celebrated the official naming of its simulation lab in recognition of a $1-million gift from dentalcorp, Canada's leading network of dental clinics.

Dal and its partners celebrated the grand opening of the new Emera ideaHUB on Sexton Campus this Thursday, a space for young companies and entrepreneurs to develop unique technologies and compete on a global scale.

In a new role at Dal, Anya Waite is a key leader in ocean research and serves as scientific director of the global Ocean Frontier Institute. But she's also building on a personal journey that not only intersects with HÂþ»­ at multiple points but has taken her all around the world.

Christopher Elson, chair of HÂþ»­â€™s French department, has been named to the rank of Chevalier (Knight) in the Ordre of the Palmes Académiques — one of the oldest civil orders of the French Republic, honouring distinguished individuals in education.

HÂþ»­'s Office of Sustainability helps support sustainability initaitives across the university — from planning and policies to renovations and operations. For Earth Day, we look back at some of the office's important work over the past year.

Computer Science student Mariam Ragab and Management / Sustainability student Hayat Showail share a similar commitment to building community and breaking down barriers in the process. Now, they also share one of Canada’s top student honours: a 3M National Student Fellowship, awarded to just 10 undergrads annually.

Space and geography fans of all ages gathered at the Killam Library last week to get their first look at the new Chris Hadfield Space Photographs Collection.