Student Life
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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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.
Friday, September 4, 2026
With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community.
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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Tuesday, October 2, 2018
"My work has always been political," says History master's grad Mercedes Peters, "because my identity is something that鈥檚 been politicized." In studying the self-expression of Mi'kmaw women, she strives to find lessons to inform and shape Indigenous stories today.
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
From video games to ocean data, Computer Science grad Johna Latouf has been taking advantage of every opportunity she can to showcase her skills.
Monday, October 1, 2018
Looking back on his childhood growing up in the Bahamas, Mario Rolle points to two main things that shaped him as a person: growing up in poverty, and discovering that even from a young age, he was driven to make a difference.
Monday, October 1, 2018
As Mi鈥檏maq History Month gets underway, we sit down with Aaron Prosper, 色妹妹直播鈥檚 first Indigenous student union president. It鈥檚 a role he鈥檚 been preparing for his entire life.
Friday, September 28, 2018
The new Student Learning Commons on Dal's Agricultural Campus, which celebrates its grand opening this week, offers students a bright, exciting space to relax, to study and to socialize.