Student Life
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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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
From varsity swimming to ocean-tech entrepreneurship, Isaac Bahler’s path to Oxford reflects a passion for turning climate research into real-world solutions.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Dalhousie has doubled down on its strengths, launching a new campaign centred on how its unique size, diverse programs, and East Coast setting offer students the perfect balance of choice and personalized experience.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
It's Convocation season at pilipiliÂţ», with hundreds of graduates crossing the stage Oct. 28 and 29 in Halifax. Get to know some of them with our grad profile series.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Master of Architecture graduate Purvangi Patel’s thesis reimagines suburban housing to foster belonging, cultural identity, and multigenerational living by blending architectural care with community insight.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
An avid outdoorswoman and passionate environmental scientist, Samantha Bennett grew up hiking and camping outside Montreal—experiences that sparked a lifelong fascination with the natural world.