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Appointment of Cathie O'Toole as Vice‑President Finance and Administration

Appointment of Cathie O'Toole as Vice‑President Finance and Administration

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ has announced the appointment of Cathie O’Toole as the university’s next Vice-President Finance and Administration.  Read more.

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Yuan Yuan
Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Dal-based Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security is ramping up emergency prevention efforts across Latin America thanks to a $1-million gift from The Slaight Family Foundation.
Andrew Riley
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ honours research excellence across disciplines — from sleep science to ocean sustainability, digital health to decolonized data.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Evolutionary biologist Dr. Ford Doolittle has been named a Companion of the Order of Canada — the highest honour in the Order — in recognition of a scholarly career that has upended our understanding of the natural world and helped made Canada a global leader in genome evolution.

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Ken Conrad
Monday, April 4, 2022
Susan Manning (Political Science) and J. Scott McCain (Biology) are this year's recipients. Learn more about their research and where it has taken them.
Mandy King
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Dal Classics prof Jack Mitchell recited passages from his Star Wars-themed epic poem on campus last week, inspiring fans of all ages and shedding light on the genesis of the project. Explore scenes from the event.
Hannah Whaley
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Arthur Miller's cautionary tale about what happens when the truth no longer carries weight may be even more relevant now than when first released, says the director of the fourth and final show of the 2021-22 season.
Graeme Gunn
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Nearly 30 individual students and four student societies took home IMPACT Awards this year in recognition of their impressive contributions to academic life, student life, residence life, and community service.
Stephanie Rogers
Monday, March 28, 2022
As part of a new Faculty of Agriculture program, African Nova Scotian learners will receive materials, seeds, and transplants to plant a backyard vegetable garden and apply knowledge they've learned about soil health, garden prep and more.