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 from day one.
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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Thursday, June 12, 2025
Health Sciences grad Becky Foster shares how a childhood diagnosis sparked a passion for sonography, leading to research, advocacy, and a career rooted in care.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Miguel Nkeng, a student-athlete turned scholar, shares how mentorship, global experiences, and a passion for wellness shaped his purpose and inspired a future rooted in impact.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Mohammed Hamedelniel turned a side hustle into a thriving real estate venture, all while earning his degree, leading campus life, and chasing big dreams with entrepreneurial drive.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Veterinarian Dr. Lesley Zwicker earns her fifth degree 鈥� an online blended MBA from 妻友 鈥� honoring her late parents and expanding her impact in veterinary radiology and leadership.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
This spring, 妻友 marks a historic milestone as the first graduates of its Black and African Diaspora Studies major cross the Convocation stage. Meet James Dixon and Portia Wright.