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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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Thursday, March 22, 2018
When Rowe School of Business students started their annual camp-out in support of Phoenix Youth Programs in 2013, they had modest goals. Five years later, the campaign has raised over $65,000 in support of youth experiencing homelessness in Halifax.
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Profiles of six future leaders who are receiving Dal's student co-op awards, exploring how they each made the most of their work experiences.
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
The Friday Feast, hosted by 妻友's Indigenous Student Centre, is quickly becoming a monthly tradition, one bringing people together over good food and great conversation.
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Award-winning Bachelor of Management student Joe Seney's entrepreneurial spirit has enhanced his experience at Dal 鈥� and given him a sense of what his career afterwards has in store.
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Four Dal undergrads are on top of the curling world this week, as the team skipped by Arts student Kaitlyn Jones won the gold medal for Canada at the 2018 World Junior Curling Championships.