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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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Renée Hartleib
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Varsity athlete Lydell Husbands-Browne reflects on setbacks, perseverance, and community as he charts a path from Dal Management to an MBA — and beyond the game.
Sonya Jampolsky
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Behind many student successes are the people who make those opportunities possible. Brooklyn Malone’s story highlights the role of family support, mentorship, and community in shaping achievement, from pursuing two degrees to stepping into É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥â€™s Corporate Residency MBA program.
Sonya Jampolsky
Thursday, June 4, 2026
With 70 years between them, a grandfather and grandson confirm the Bachelor of Commerce program still has the same heart.
Dawn Morrison
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
After shifting from science to health promotion, É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ graduate Emilia Fitzgerald found her passion in prevention and community work, now continuing her impact through graduate studies at Dal this fall.
Theresa Anne Salah
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Rowan Pratt transformed early struggles with identity, ADHD, and belonging into leadership, helping rebuild EngiQueers and create a more supportive culture within É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥â€™s engineering community.