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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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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
As Dal鈥檚 new vice-provost student affairs, Ivan Joseph brings with him a diverse career supporting students across the university experience.
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
This year marked the 10th anniversary of the Black Student Advising Centre's annual celebration of its class of graduates 鈥� and a tribute to the centre's ongoing work to support students of African descent.
Friday, June 1, 2018
When a computer science elective sparked an interest in the power of data science, Sarah Young found her way to 妻友 and a path towards an exciting new career.
Friday, June 1, 2018
Students come to study at Dal from all sorts of places 鈥� even just down the hall. Science PhD grad Jennifer Frail-Gauthier and MLIS grad Brian Lesser reflect on their experiences completing graduate degrees while simultaneously working at the university.
Friday, June 1, 2018
Inspired by her sister's experience living with Down syndrome, Jackie Brokken decided to study Dental Hygiene to help others have the best health-care experience possible 鈥斅燼nd found so many new ways to make a difference.