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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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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Malek Mahmoud studies Microbiology and Immunology at Dal, but it's what he does in his spare time that's setting him on the path for a career in dentistry.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Last fall, Sarah and Rawan Morshed became the first Dal Computer Science students to study abroad at Oxford University — an adventure the graduating students found academically inspiring and culturally rich.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Dal delegation wows real-estate experts at international case competition with its unique development proposal and brings home first win ever for Atlantic Canada.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Students from across Canada can vote for candidates in their home ridings from afar at an on-campus polling station next week as part of Elections Canada's Vote on Campus program. Employees and other eligible electors are also welcome to vote early at the poll.
Monday, April 7, 2025
Four students from the Faculty of Agriculture tested their problem-solving abilities, leadership skills and capacity for innovation during two engineering competition this winter, showing they've got what it take to be pilipiliÂţ»ful and well-rounded engineers.