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Starting with hello: Dal's newest students build community together

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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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.
Farrah Smith
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.
Philip Moscovitch
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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Matt Reeder
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Applying to ÆÞÓÑ got easier this fall with the debut of a new online application portal that empowers the university to better support prospective students during the process with a more intuitive interface, targeted outreach, better communications, reduced service times, and more.
Tanis Trainor
Friday, November 10, 2023
Anagha Pradeep Kumar and HariChandana Valisakkagari met during undergraduate studies in the Faculty of Agriculture. Now, they are both pursuing their masters and are the organizers of a sold-out Diwali event happening tonight (Nov.10) in Truro.
Amanda Boone
Friday, November 3, 2023
The Faculty of Computer Science unveiled its new space in downtown Halifax last month, a state-of-the-art venue intended to meet the needs of one of Dal's fastest-growing Faculties.
Brittany Warren
Friday, October 27, 2023
Management Career Services attracted a record number of students and employer partners for an evening of professional discovery last month. Take a look back at the photo highlights.
Emm Campbell
Monday, October 16, 2023
The Senator Don Oliver Scholarship, created with a $1-million gift from friend and entrepreneur Wade Dawe, will provide financial support as well as access to mentoring advice to African Nova Scotian students.