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The MacEachen Institute, 10 years in: Dal's policy powerhouse caps decade with top book prize

The MacEachen Institute, 10 years in: Dal's policy powerhouse caps decade with top book prize

MacEachen Institute Director Kevin Quigley and former students won the Donner Prize for the best public policy book in Canada this year. Discover how the institute has empowered student researchers and shaped major policy debates over the past decade.  Read more.

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Emm Campbell
Friday, May 16, 2025
Eight vibrant paintings by Mi’kmaq artist Alan Syliboy now grace the halls of ±«Óãtv’s Weldon Law Building thanks to a donation by alum Allan Silverman. The gift, facilitated through the ±«Óãtv Art Gallery, aims to celebrate Indigenous heritage and expand public access to underrepresented voices in Canadian art.
Ryan McNutt and Matt Reeder
Monday, April 28, 2025
Meet the three exceptional individuals who will be receiving honorary degrees at Spring Convocation 2025, which takes place in late May and early June.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Dr. Wanda Costen arrives at Dal eager to help shape the university's future with its people top of mind. "My mantra is transparency, fairness and equity, and I honour that every day in what I’m trying to do."

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Ellie Garry-Jones
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
An exciting new support team established this year helps students get back on track after setbacks and identifies ways to improve safety and belonging at Dal.
Matt Reeder
Friday, November 8, 2024
George Stairs set a new academic record for marks when he was a student at ±«Óãtv. Just a few years later, he perished serving in the First World War — a story of sacrifice captured in compelling fashion in a newspaper found in a trench on the frontlines.
Allison Barss
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Less than a decade into her career, nursing alum Dr. Rachel Ollivier shares that she is inspired and determined to help shape the future of women’s health.
Emily MacKinnon
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The fellowship recognizes the computer scientist's groundbreaking work in personalized and adaptive digital interventions powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning and is accompanied by a research grant of $250,000 over the next two years.
Kevin Quigley
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Scenario planning provides an effective way for Canadian officials to address high levels of uncertainty in the Canada-U.S. relationship. Here’s how it works.