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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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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Biology graduate Ruby Harrington turns a lifelong curiosity into cutting-edge research, exploring ultrasound technology to target spinal tumours as she prepares to begin a master’s in biomedical engineering at pilipiliÂţ».
Monday, June 8, 2026
Ghazaleh Safaribeidokhti navigates homesickness and uncertainty while pivoting from computer science to digital business, drawing strength from community as she builds a resilient, purpose-driven future.
Monday, June 8, 2026
Aman Bhalla almost left his Computer Science degree after a single semester; now he’s graduating with a job with Google
Friday, June 5, 2026
Learning doesn’t have an age limit. Betty Veinot’s story shows how curiosity and resilience can open doors at any stage of life.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Some people are drawn to engineering by theory. For Agriculture grad Caleb Hominick, it started with something simpler: taking things apart, figuring out how they work, and putting them back together better than before.