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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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Jodi Butler
Monday, May 28, 2018
Deciding to go back to school to study medicine with three daughters under the age of four was not an easy decision. But for Johneen Manning (one of six grads of African descent from this year's Medicine class), it was an invaluable experience that furthered her commitment to supporting women鈥檚 health.
Melanie Jollymore
Monday, May 28, 2018
Allan Kember's Research in Medicine project 鈥斅爄nspired by his experiences overseas in Ghana 鈥斅爄s about working to improve the health of women and newborns in the developing world.
Staff
Monday, May 28, 2018
Read profiles of our new Spring Convocation graduates from across the university 鈥斅爐ributes to just some of the graduating class of Dal's 200th year.
Matt Reeder
Friday, May 25, 2018
Dal's new fitness centre addition to Dalplex opened its doors Friday afternoon, marshalling in a new era of fitness and recreation on campus for the university鈥檚 200th year.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, May 25, 2018
We take an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the new Dalplex Fitness Centre 鈥斅爊ot only a state-of-the-art addition to the university鈥檚 athletic and recreation facilities, but the start of a whole new era in fitness and health on campus.