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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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Ryan McNutt
Friday, October 28, 2016
A video of a Peggy's Cove performance has brought international attention to the Maritime Bhangra Group. Now, what began as a student group on campus is working to make a big difference in its community through the joy of dance.
Matt Semansky
Monday, October 24, 2016
Grad student Dominique Salh is creating the Our Dance Safe program, which gives marginalized members of the community a place to gather, learn and move.
Matt Semansky
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
First-year student Linxi Zhang talks about the excitement of beginning her university career.
Molly Marcott
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
From research to campus life, being connected to nature has been a big part of Amanda Ring's Dal experience.
Nikki Comeau
Friday, September 16, 2016
Last week, Dal鈥檚 science community shed light on the incredible biodiversity found on the university鈥檚 urban campus with a unique sort of scavenger hunt.