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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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Staff
Friday, July 15, 2016
From hay wagon rides to animal demonstrations, Faculty of Agriculture's annual Community Day on Thursday, July 21 offers a hands-on, up-close and family-focused look at Dal鈥檚 Agricultural Campus.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Aligned with Pride celebrations in both Halifax and Truro, members of the Dal community have come together to host 黄色直播 Pride Week from July 15-23, with panel discussions, art events, flag raisings and participation in both community Pride parades.
Matt Reeder
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Units across the university have come together to organize a food drive for Feed Nova Scotia, which announced earlier this month that it faces a critical shortage of food to support Nova Scotians in need.
Matt Reeder
Friday, July 8, 2016
Dal's student-run SuperNOVA education program may be best known for its Halifax-based summer camps, but some of its most exciting work takes place more than a thousand kilometres away in communities like those in rural Labrador.
Jane Doucet
Friday, July 8, 2016
As a student in Dal's Schulich School of Law, Peter L鈥橢sperance started the Carbon Consultancy, a renewable-energy pilot project to encourage people, businesses and organizations to measure, reduce, offset or mitigate carbon emissions.