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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 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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Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Liam Oko remembers sneaking into the Bauer Theater in Antigonish to watch his mom鈥檚 rehearsals. Now, with his BA in Theatre, he鈥檒l be on stage himself this summer.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Jacqueline Fogel traded the big city for Truro, a leap of faith through which she found a new calling in conservation and animal health.
Monday, June 9, 2025
From deployment in Afghanistan to the greenhouses of academia, Jeff Robinson has charted an extraordinary path 鈥� trading combat boots for a lab coat in pursuit of a deeper understanding of plant science.
Friday, June 6, 2025
Blending history with hands-on global experience, Myles Sweet is creating a future in artisanal cheesemaking that draws inspiration from both his family鈥檚 dairy roots in Nova Scotia and his international education in food business.
Friday, May 30, 2025
Dentistry grad Jimmy Hall hits the road to Alaska on an 8,000-kilometre journey with his mom riding shotgun 鈥� while his wife and daughter fly ahead 鈥� to begin a bold new chapter in dentistry.