Student Life

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.

Featured News

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.

Archives - Student Life

Emily MacKinnon
Monday, June 8, 2026
Aman Bhalla almost left his Computer Science degree after a single semester; now he’s graduating with a job with Google
Matt Reeder
Friday, June 5, 2026
Learning doesn’t have an age limit. Betty Veinot’s story shows how curiosity and resilience can open doors at any stage of life.
Sophie Webb
Friday, June 5, 2026
Some people are drawn to engineering by theory. For Agriculture grad Caleb Hominick, it started with something simpler: taking things apart, figuring out how they work, and putting them back together better than before.
Stephanie Rogers
Friday, June 5, 2026
Experience often begins with opportunity. For Emily Smith, hands-on learning on the Truro Campus and meaningful connections — even with a single animal — helped shape a career path, deepen purpose and turn classroom learning into real-world impact.
Sophie Webb
Friday, June 5, 2026
Life on a hobby farm and a grandmother’s advocacy work helped spark Alexandra Carkner’s passion for environmental management and community involvement.