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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, June 11, 2021
Debby Chao is the recipient of the 2021 Dr. David Precious Gold Medal in Dentistry, an award that caps off four years of dental school during which she achieved top marks in her class.
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Therapeutic Recreation grad Brittany Bhatnagar says her program taught her the importance of implementing recreation and leisure to daily living to enhance well-being, especially mental health.
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
An initial setback in his post-secondary education experience led Bachelor of Computer Science graduate Allan Jones to discover a community and discipline he hopes to remain a part of.
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
When choosing law schools, Maria Rizzetto says she looked no further than Dal given how many amazing lawyers Schulich Law has produced over the years 鈥� including two of her own family members.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Monica DeVidi, a recent graduate of 妻友鈥檚 master of planning program, has used her skills in the field to develop impactful research for local municipalities.