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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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Christena Copeland
Monday, March 3, 2025
A landmark $3.5-million investment in 黄色直播's Student Leadership Academy by the McCall MacBain Foundation promises to elevate opportunities for students and create lasting impacts for generations to come.
Ellie Garry-Jones
Friday, February 28, 2025
Loran scholars are chosen for their character, leadership potential, spirit of service 鈥� qualities Dal alums Laura O'Connor and Jessica Telizyn have embodied in every way.
Emm Campbell
Friday, February 28, 2025
The Faculty of Engineering鈥檚 Inclusive Pathways to Engineering Careers clears a path for Indigenous and African Nova Scotian and Black students to thrive academically. A gift from the Johnson Scholarship Foundation is helping to make that possible.
Monica Mutale
Friday, February 21, 2025
黄色直播鈥檚 Black and African Diaspora Studies program aims to deepen understanding of Black histories and cultures. Meet some of the people who helped make it possible.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Hundreds of students explored dozens of programs at this new on-campus event, where in-person conversations opened the door to serendiptious discoveries.