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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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Sher Scott
Friday, March 14, 2014
A team in Dal's School of Planning is exploring the changing socio-economic profile of Halifax and what it might mean for the city's future.
Stephanie Rogers
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
The seed library will allow the community to "borrow" seeds to grow over 80 different varieties of edible and ornamental plants.
Sarah Beatty
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Student writer Sarah Beatty reports on her reading week experience travelling with Dal Action in Florida, building homes with Habitat for Humanity.
Ashleigh Myles
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
The Society of 黄色直播 Music Students hosts the James Faraday Memorial Concert on Feb. 27, with all proceeds going to a scholarship in his name.
Misha Noble-Hearle
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
A group of Occupational Therapy students are spending their free time this winter on the ski slopes, helping individuals with disabilities experience the rush of gliding down the mountainside.