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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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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Since first joining 妻友's Department of Psychology and Neuroscience in the early 1990s, Sherry Stewart has supervised more than 30 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, garnering widespread recognition for her excellent mentorship.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Mohammad Alshateel arrived in Calgary from his home in Kuwait at age 18 with plans to become a doctor. This summer, he will fly home from Halifax at age 28 a dentist.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Alex Oprea's years at Dal have been defined by her dedication to ensuring science students have the necessary tools to get the most out of their degrees.
Monday, June 14, 2021
For graduating honours student Sydney Belford, taking the time to explore new things was key in deciding her path through undergraduate studies in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Monday, June 14, 2021
Graduating Schulich Leader Jack deGooyer graduates from Dal's Faculty of Engineering with a specialty in electrical engineering and a range of career-building experiences, including a co-op term with electric vehicle maker Tesla that has transitioned into an internship.