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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 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ’s Weldon Law Building thanks to a donation by alum Allan Silverman. The gift, facilitated through the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ 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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Josh Boyter
Friday, March 21, 2025
PhD student Ahmed Ramadan emerged with first prize and the people’s choice award for his engaging presentation about a patient-friendly approach to treating dangerous heart arrhythmias.
Matt Reeder
Friday, March 14, 2025
Dal placed in the top 200 globally in nine individual subject areas ranging from development studies and law to earth sciences and nursing.
Karen Eull
Thursday, March 13, 2025
A $3.5-million gift establishes the Roper-Hannah Chair in the History of Healthcare and Health Equity at King’s and 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ.
Elaine Craig
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Rigorous enforcement of content moderation policies and absolute insistence on direct and meaningful consent are critical in the era of porn as social media.
Ellie Garry-Jones
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
A rare-books librarian, a university locksmith, and a computer technician were among the dozens of Dal employees celebrated for 25, 35, and 45 years of service to the university last week.