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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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Friday, February 23, 2018
Farm Credit Canada supports the new Student Learning Commons (SLC) currently under construction on the Agricultural Campus with gifts totalling more than $180,000.
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Thian Carman became Nova Scotia's youngest registered farm owner when he was 14 years old. Now, as he pursues his Animal Science degree at the Faculty of Agriculture, he has his sights set on what's next.
Friday, February 16, 2018
A record number of students turned out last Thursday for Dal鈥檚 Job & Career Fair, an event aimed at helping them kick start their careers by making in-person connections with potential employers.
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Fola Akpan, a Kinesiology student and tutor/mentor with Dal's Black Student Advising Centre, bridges lessons learned at home and in the classroom to help others.
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Wetlands provide some of the most robust ecosystems in the world. With the help of Engineering students from Dal鈥檚 Agricultural Campus and Alton Gas, an environmental group called IKANAWTIKET is shedding light on the importance of wetlands with a new portable lab.