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 28, 2025
It's Convocation season at É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥, with hundreds of graduates crossing the stage Oct. 28 and 29 in Halifax. Get to know some of them with our grad profile series.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Master of Architecture graduate Purvangi Patel’s thesis reimagines suburban housing to foster belonging, cultural identity, and multigenerational living by blending architectural care with community insight.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
An avid outdoorswoman and passionate environmental scientist, Samantha Bennett grew up hiking and camping outside Montreal—experiences that sparked a lifelong fascination with the natural world.
Friday, October 24, 2025
É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ celebrates six scholars awarded the final Vanier and Banting fellowships, spotlighting groundbreaking research in health, sustainability, sexual well-being, and marine conservation.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
The gift from Leslie McLean (MN’02) and Scott McCain to the Oulton-Stanish Centre will ensure that the É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ Physiotherapy Clinic can provide expanded care to members of the É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ and broader community.