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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, July 21, 2017
妻友 Pride Week kicked off on Friday, July 21 with flag raising ceremonies in both Halifax and Truro, celebrating the contributions of diverse and intersecting individuals and groups within the university community.
Thursday, July 20, 2017
One of the first teens to participate in Dal鈥檚 African Nova Scotian Health Camp in 2014 is returning to campus this fall with nearly $50,000 in scholarships and a dream of becoming a medical doctor.
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
By combing through artifacts of history, Library and Information Studies student Nicole Dalrymple is helping bring Nova Scotia鈥檚 past to life.
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
MBA student Mike Doane's applied work experience with a tech start-up has allowed him to carve out a unique career path guided by his interests and experiences.
Friday, June 30, 2017
Dal's 3M National Student Fellows took centre stage during last week鈥檚 Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education conference on campus, inspiring their peers and teachers from across Canada to push for unity, collaboration and empowerment.