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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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Monday, January 25, 2016
Second-year Mechanical Engineering students Gregory MacDonald and Grant Poulain had the opportunity to work with Dal's Electric Vehicle (EV) Lab to lead the coversion of a Toyota Rav4 from gas to electric.
Thursday, January 21, 2016
While an in-game injury has brought her time with the Tigers to a close, the Community Award winner is still doing everything she can to support her teammates.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Students from the Rowe School of Business took home the Academic Cup at the prestigious JDCC, the largest undergraduate business case competition in Central/Eastern Canada.
Monday, January 18, 2016
Through the student-run Let's Talk Science group, Dal students are sharing their love of learning with junior and high school students across Nova Scotia.
Friday, January 15, 2016
Inspired by an organic chemistry class and his entrepreneurial drive, Engineering student Riley Giffen is following in his family's footsteps by starting his own Nova Scotian distillery, together with his parents.