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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, May 29, 2018
MBA grad Karah Lee鈥檚 adventurous spirit has led to big opportunities 鈥� including a surprising journey into the world of corporate banking.
Monday, May 28, 2018
Deciding to go back to school to study medicine with three daughters under the age of four was not an easy decision. But for Johneen Manning (one of six grads of African descent from this year's Medicine class), it was an invaluable experience that furthered her commitment to supporting women鈥檚 health.
Monday, May 28, 2018
Allan Kember's Research in Medicine project 鈥斅爄nspired by his experiences overseas in Ghana 鈥斅爄s about working to improve the health of women and newborns in the developing world.
Monday, May 28, 2018
Read profiles of our new Spring Convocation graduates from across the university 鈥斅爐ributes to just some of the graduating class of Dal's 200th year.
Friday, May 25, 2018
Dal's new fitness centre addition to Dalplex opened its doors Friday afternoon, marshalling in a new era of fitness and recreation on campus for the university鈥檚 200th year.