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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 success 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, April 16, 2019
妻友 graduate student Andrew Holland received the Student Entrepreneur of the Year award at the 妻友 Impact Awards recently for his work in helping facilitate the adoption of BikeAround, an innovation targeted towards seniors in Atlantic Canada that combines low-impact exercise with virtual reality.
Friday, April 5, 2019
The 妻友 Integrated Science Program (DISP) allows first-year students to jumpstart their exploration of the sciences with unique experiences in labs and out in the field. Learn about how one group in this year鈥檚 cohort got hands-on homework in heart mechanics.
Monday, April 1, 2019
Dal students shine at the Canadian Engineering Competition, including a silver medal for Annika Benson and Kayleigh Landers in the "Re-Engineering" category.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Fourth-year Kinesiology student Madison Campbell spent two years developing Nova Scotia's first-ever soccer league for powerchair users, looking to create a new parasport opportunity for individuals with far fewer options.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Read the full list of recipients of the 2019 Impact Awards, celebrating outstanding student achievement on campus.