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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, March 1, 2016
Students from across health disciplines took part in a day-long exercise this past weekend to help them learn how to deal with challenging patients.
Monday, February 29, 2016
Mental Health Awareness Week (February 29 to March 4) brings together student groups and university offices to bring attention and focus to mental health and wellness.
Friday, February 26, 2016
Affectionately known as 鈥淒uckie鈥� to his friends on the Ag Campus, Josh Kelly is a fourth generation duck farmer and a natural leader.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Each year, Dal's Corporate Residency MBA students take part in an unstructured real-time simulation, one that allows them to step into the shoes of executives dealing with a real-life business crisis.
Friday, February 19, 2016
Getting to know Philip Shea, new to 妻友 and to Halifax, who has spent has spent 25 years working in higher education and international development around the world.