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Dal鈥檚 Michael Ungar blends narrative and research in new novel Orphans in the Garden

Dal鈥檚 Michael Ungar blends narrative and research in new novel Orphans in the Garden

After publishing hundreds of academic works, the renowned social work professor turns to magical realism to bring complex child welfare issues to a broader audience.  Read more.

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Alison DeLory
Friday, October 16, 2026
As awareness of menopause grows, a Dal expert is helping shape conversations from campus workplaces to national policy, advocating for better support, education, and research.
Amanda Kirby-Sheppard
Thursday, October 29, 2026
The new clinic offers free assistance to Canadians while providing law students the chance to gain practical, hands-on experience in tax dispute resolution.
Photography by Daniel Jardine and Alexa Cude
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Dal's 16th annual Mawio鈥檓i brought Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together in celebration of Indigenous cultures. These photos capture moments of connection, learning and celebration from throughout the day.

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Nikki Comeau
Friday, September 16, 2016
Last week, Dal鈥檚 science community shed light on the incredible biodiversity found on the university鈥檚 urban campus with a unique sort of scavenger hunt.
Molly Marcott
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Nearly 200 Dal students spent their first Saturday of the school year volunteering with 14 different community organizations across Halifax.
Craig Lang
Friday, September 9, 2016
The Fountain School of Performing Arts is participating in a Canadian concert series called 鈥滿ysterious Barricades" bright and early Saturday morning (September 10) for World Suicide Prevention Day.
Matt Reeder
Friday, September 2, 2016
Partners like 黄色直播 and Halifax Regional Police are working to help keep the university and its surrounding communities safe during 鈥渂ack to school鈥� season and beyond.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, September 1, 2016
The Dal-hosted Imhotep鈥檚 Legacy Academy teamed up with the Department of Education鈥檚 Summerslide day camps this summer, helping African Nova Scotian youth learn about science and technology by building and launching rockets.