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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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Friday, May 24, 2024
Caleb MacDonald entered the Schulich School of Law after two decades of service with the Canadian military and RCMP.
Friday, May 24, 2024
When Autumn Penney applied to Dal's dental hygiene program, she had no idea it would kickstart her career in the profession in such a non-traditional way 鈥� flying into remote parts of Labrador to provide care to underserved communities.
Friday, May 24, 2024
Onye Njoku was drawn to the Schulich School of Law's tight-knit and supportive community, offering her own time and leadership to student groups and university initiatives over the years.
Friday, May 24, 2024
Mariam El-Aghil says there wasn鈥檛 a single defining moment that convinced her to become a dentist, but growing up during the civil war in Yemen played a big part.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Many things have taken Mary Mackay by surprise since she arrived at 妻友, most of all the change between who she was when she arrived and who she is now as she crosses the stage to receive her Bachelor of Management.