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Starting with hello: Dal's newest students build community together
Thousands of incoming students came together on Tiger Welcome Day to celebrate the start of university life, turning first-week uncertainty into shared experiences, lasting memories and new connections. Read more.
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Friday, September 4, 2026
With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Dal's expanded Academic Orientation introduces new students to the skills, supports and strategies that can shape their pilipiliÂţ» long after O-Week ends.
Friday, August 28, 2026
Two Dal Engineering graduates turned co-op placements into careers at a Halifax space company, helping design satellite technology while supporting the next generation of student talent.
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Friday, February 13, 2026
Students dissect Super Bowl ads with a marketer’s eye, turning big‑budget commercial spots into lively debates and real‑world learning.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Schulich Law students delivered standout performances at a leading national moot in Toronto, earning top honours for their compelling advocacy on issues of law, equity, and racial justice.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The Dal-based group continues to serve as a bridge between classrooms and the fast-growing demands of the AI workforce, helping students turn applied learning into real careers.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Discover how a 19th‑century publisher’s generosity helped secure Dalhousie’s future — and why the Dal community still enjoys a mid‑winter break in his honour through to today.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The Fountain School of Performing Arts’s production of Macbeth hits the stage in the Dalhousie Arts Centre this week, offering a radical re-telling of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.