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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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Ryan McNutt
Friday, June 5, 2015
Following the release of the 鈥淏elong鈥� report in March, 黄色直播's Strategic Initiative on Diversity and Inclusiveness is moving ahead with its second phase: considering and implementing the report's recommendations.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, June 5, 2015
Last month Dal was host of the second biennial Black Canadian Studies Association conference, organized under the auspices of the James R. Johnston Chair.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Meet this year's recipients of the Rosemary Gill Award, the university's top award for service to students, and learn about how each goes "above and beyond" to make a difference in the Dal community.
Staff
Monday, June 1, 2015
Campus was buzzing last week as hundreds of new grads crossed the graduation stage in Halifax. Here's a look at some of the best tweets, photos and more from Spring Convocation 2015.
Marie Visca
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
An interdisciplinary project involving the Faculties of Health Professions and Dentistry, focused on oral health in the aboriginal community of NunatuKavut, culminated in a forum for community members, researchers and policy makers.