Dal, U of King’s College relaunch journalism/law program

Dalhousie University and the University of King’s College have announced that they are relaunching their Master of Journalism/Juris Doctor combined degree program. The program provides learners with a mixture of legal training and investigative reporting skills. Dal Schulich Law Associate Dean, Academic Jodi Lazare explained that the key forces driving the program’s revival were the […]

The University of King’s College has announced it will launch its new Student Academic Support Program this fall, thanks to a $500K donation from the Alpha Aquilae Foundation. The program is designed to support students, including those who traditionally face barriers to learning, through the creation of a dedicated Academic Support Coordinator, senior student peer […]

University of King’s College President Bill Lahey has responded to claims from the King’s Students Union about the university’s $1.8M deficit and potential future financial situation. While refuting the union’s claims stated that the university will run out of fund by the 2026-27 academic year, Lahey confirmed that the university could run out of money […]

The University of King’s College has unveiled designs for its new Southeast Corner Project. This 140,000 square-foot building will house the university’s School of Journalism, Writing & Publishing; a new Athletic Centre; and the Mi’kmaw and Indigenous Student Centre. It will also include residences for up to 100 students. U of King’s College President William […]

Student leaders in Nova Scotia are intensifying demands related to tuition, housing protections, and divestment. Saltwire reports that the Canadian Federation of Students–NS has announced a provincewide student strike for March 2026 calling for a 20% tuition cut and the elimination of differential fees for international and out-of-province students. They are also calling for divestment […]

In honour of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR), several institutions across the country are holding special ceremonies and gatherings. Some, such as Brandon University, McGill University, Memorial University, Thompson Rivers University, and Yellowquill University College, held smudging ceremonies and hosted special speakers in the days leading up to NDTR. Several institutions—such as […]

The University of King’s College recently shared an update on its responsible investment policy and goals. In 2024, the university shared that its investment holdings included companies doing business in weapons manufacturing and indicated its plan to sell the related funds. However, the university investment committee found that selling the commingled funds—which occasionally invest in […]

The University of King’s College has launched the African Nova Scotian Journalism Initiative, which will fully cover tuition for up to three African Nova Scotian students who are completing an undergraduate or postgraduate program in journalism. Beginning in 2026, this initiative will ensure that tuition costs are not a burden for these students or their […]

Dalhousie University and the University of King’s College have announced a new joint chair: the Roper-Hannah Chair in the History of Healthcare and Health Equity. This research chair was created thanks to $3.5M in combined donations from AMS Healthcare and the J & W Murphy Foundation. The chair will focus on health equity using a […]

Students in Halifax are protesting a 25% rental hike that was recently announced at an Atlantic School of Theology’s residence, which is scheduled to take effect this Fall. Students have reportedly organized, protested, and put up signs and flyers about the increase. The residence—which offers housing to more than 100 students from AST, Dalhousie University, […]