Student Life
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, March 24, 2023
Dal's Board of Governors' award winners embody what's possible when passion meets purpose, each contributing in their own important ways to building community on campus, serving the broader community, improving diversity and inclusion, and so much more.
Friday, March 24, 2023
A total of 37 awards were handed out to individual students and student societies at this year's Impact Awards ceremony in recognition of recipients' impressive contributions to academic life, student life, residence life, and community service.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Thousands of ÆÞÓÑ students unlock their potential through co-op work terms with some of the most exciting companies and organizations across Canada and beyond. Meet just a few who've made the most of their work-integrated learning experiences this past year.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
PhD in Health candidate Lynette Peters has established the Cerberus Helmet Project, a ceramics studio which provides no-cost access to pottery and glaze work for active and retired Canadian Armed Forces veterans and public service personnel.
Monday, March 13, 2023
The Community Report, released each spring, highlights stories, projects and experiences demonstrating Dal’s important role in our local community and across the region, country and world.