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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, social work professor Dr. Michael Ungar 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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Nick Wright
Friday, December 4, 2015
Students Emily Pelley (Interdisciplinary PhD) and Maike Van Niekerk (Nursing) are both recipients of Young Humanitarian Awards from the Canadian Red Cross.
Kathryn Morse
Friday, December 4, 2015
Students and faculty/staff in the School of Health and Human Performance are hosting a donation drive for household items, clothing and more on Thursday, December 10.
Allison Kincade
Friday, December 4, 2015
Dal student startup Sol-Ops was the champion of the first Halifax Smart City App Challenge, put on by Innovacorp and the Dal-hosted ShiftKey Labs sandbox.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, December 3, 2015
"Quality Street" is more than just a candy brand: it's the upbeat, comedic production that brings the Fountain School of Performing Arts' theatre season to its midway point.
Paige Black
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
The Gender and Women's Studies program and Dal's Office of Human Rights, Equity and Harassment Prevention, together with many Dal and community partners, have united for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.