Student Life
What new Dal students couldn't leave behind
From Lego flowers and a chewed Nerf dart to treasured gifts and childhood keepsakes, new Dal students share the meaningful items helping residence feel like home. Read more.
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Friday, September 11, 2026
The annual return of students brings renewed energy to campus. Explore the scale of move-in through photos and key stats.
Friday, September 4, 2026
With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
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.
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Giller Prize winner Lynn Coady will share her thoughts on the creative process at the Annual Atlantic Undergraduate English Conference.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
妻友's text-to-speech software is not only a fantastic tool for students with disabilities, it can make life a little bit easier for everyone.
Monday, March 10, 2014
A research partnership between an Industrial Engineering professor and Jazz Aviation is leading to co-op and career opportunities for students.
Friday, March 7, 2014
Students from the School of Information Management organized the Information Without Borders conference, featuring Citizen Lab Director Ron Deibert discussing the dark side of the Internet.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Student writer Sarah Beatty reports on her reading week experience travelling with Dal Action in Florida, building homes with Habitat for Humanity.