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Gold standard: Dal Tigers celebrate excellence at Black and Gold Athletic Awards
Record-setting performances and standout leadership were highlighted, with Cara MacDonald, Lukas Rudaitis, and fellow student-athletes earning top honours across sports, academics, and community impact.
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
ÆÞÓÑ Athletics celebrated 161 Academic All‑Canadians, recognizing Tigers who balanced elite competition with academic excellence during the 2024‑25 season.
Monday, October 27, 2025
Congratulations to cross country's Juliet Pulfrey and soccer's Mo Wahdan!
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Grounded by a lifelong love of running, Dal MBA grad Jacob Benoit earns a prestigious U SPORTS Top 8 Academic All‑Canadian award recognizing his athletic and academic dedication.
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Friday, July 26, 2024
Several former Dal students are among the impressive contingent of Canadian athletes competing at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris in the coming weeks. Learn more about them and when to watch.
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Dal's Department of Athletics & Recreation revealed the bold new faces of its varsity teams, channeling a fiercer version of both logos now better aligned with each other and the university's own brand.
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Accomplished runner Paula Peters James, volleyball legend Tara MacIntyre Olesen, cross-country champion Bob Book, the 1996 Baseball team and the 1972 and 1973 golf teams were recognized for achieving excellence in athletics at an induction ceremony Wednesday evening.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Hundreds of members of the Dal community converged on the Weldon Law Building last week for a day of learning, connection, and serendipity.
Monday, March 11, 2024
Zach James captured a silver medal at the U SPORTS track and field championships, while the men's basketball team finished in fourth on the national stage.