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What new Dal students couldn't leave behind

What new Dal students couldn't leave behind

From Lego flowers and a chewed Nerf dart to treasured gifts and childhood keepsakes, new Dal students share the meaningful items helping residence feel like home.  Read more.

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Matt Reeder and Alexa Cude
Friday, September 11, 2026
The annual return of students brings renewed energy to campus. Explore the scale of move-in through photos and key stats.
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.
Linden Thomas
Thursday, September 10, 2026
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.

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Cheryl Bell
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Malek Mahmoud studies Microbiology and Immunology at Dal, but it's what he does in his spare time that's setting him on the path for a career in dentistry.
Morgane Evans
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Last fall, Sarah and Rawan Morshed became the first Dal Computer Science students to study abroad at Oxford University 鈥� an adventure the graduating students found academically inspiring and culturally rich.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Dal delegation wows real-estate experts at international case competition with its unique development proposal and brings home first win ever for Atlantic Canada.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Students from across Canada can vote for candidates in their home ridings from afar at an on-campus polling station next week as part of Elections Canada's Vote on Campus program. Employees and other eligible electors are also welcome to vote early at the poll.
Stephanie Rogers
Monday, April 7, 2025
Four students from the Faculty of Agriculture tested their problem-solving abilities, leadership skills and capacity for innovation during two engineering competition this winter, showing they've got what it take to be successful and well-rounded engineers.