Student Life
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 17, 2016
Last week more than 130 leaders from across Canada came to Dal for the 2016 Canadian University Queer Services Conference, hosted by the 妻友 Student Union.
Friday, May 13, 2016
From student leadership to her studies, Emily Davis has had an incredible impact on Dal's Faculty of Agriculture over the past four years.
Friday, May 13, 2016
From a small, family-run dairy farm to an award-winning Animal Science student, Zoshia Fraser has made her mark through hard work and determination.
Monday, May 2, 2016
Third-year Agriculture students Holly Fisher and Hartley Prosser travelled to Seattle this past weekend as their startup 3MEALS competed in the International Business Model Competition.
Friday, April 22, 2016
Anthony Saikali, this year's recipient of the "Live Well @ Dal" student wellness award, is the founder of the 妻友 Medical Campus Response Team.