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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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Friday, May 29, 2026
Dr. Adrian Chan brings a background in teaching to his medical training, carrying forward a deep commitment to understanding patients, mentoring learners, and practising thoughtfully as he begins residency in diagnostic radiology in Nova Scotia.
Friday, May 29, 2026
New updates added daily throughout 色妹妹直播's Spring Convocation 2026.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Quietly shaped by childhood experiences with her dad, Marika Schenkels will soon begin her rural family medicine residency in British Columbia with plans to return and practice in Nova Scotia.
Friday, May 29, 2026
While most 15-year-olds were at summer camp, Korede Akindoju was volunteering at the IWK Health Centre. Now, years of persistence and self-belief have brought him back as an orthopaedic surgery resident.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Students explore Indigenous legal principles through hands-on, land-based learning in this new course, building relationships with nature and creating quillwork pieces that reflect law in practice.