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What new Dal students couldn't leave behind

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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Matt Reeder and Alexa Cude
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.
Ellie Garry-Jones
Friday, September 4, 2026
With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community.
Linden Thomas
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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Ryan McNutt
Friday, January 31, 2014
ÆÞÓÑ's reach is increasingly global, both in terms of international collaborations and student population. Learn about some of the partnerships and exchanges that help make it all possible.
Colin Craig
Friday, January 31, 2014
Dal has its best-ever showing at Canada's largest business competition, winning first place in academic and charity categories.
Katie Park
Thursday, January 30, 2014
First-year Nursing student Maike van Niekerk is one of this year's recipients of a Canadian Schulich Leader Scholarship.
Amani Saini
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Students in Dal’s Management Without Borders course work with community organizations to develop new approaches to solving important problems.
Misha Noble-Hearle
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Last week's "Babel-On" event brought languages students at Dal together to spend an afternoon exploring creativity through six different native tongues.