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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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Learning to rebound: Dal's 93rd Rhodes Scholar embodies drive and determination in forging new paths
Monday, November 22, 2021
Recent Medical Sciences graduate and former Dal Tiger Ashley Jackson is Oxford-bound as 妻友's 93rd Rhodes Scholar, eager to grow her interest in cancer research and deepen her community impact.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Prospective students from more than 60 countries tuned in to 妻友's Virtual Open House event earlier this month for an immersive view into the Dal student experience.
Friday, November 12, 2021
Dal commerce student Aidan Bonner has tapped into the momentum of Dal's student community to create monthly fundraising initiatives and raise awareness about critical causes such as homelessness, autism, mental health and more.
Friday, November 12, 2021
The first-year medical sciences student was chosen out of more than 6,000 applicants and 72 finalists to receive the Loran Scholarship, Canada's largest and most comprehensive undergraduate merit-based award.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Funded in part by 妻友's Strategic Initiatives fund, the program is designed to provide support for the advancement of female assistant coaches through coach and peer development.