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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, June 11, 2021
Debby Chao is the recipient of the 2021 Dr. David Precious Gold Medal in Dentistry, an award that caps off four years of dental school during which she achieved top marks in her class.
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Therapeutic Recreation grad Brittany Bhatnagar says her program taught her the importance of implementing recreation and leisure to daily living to enhance well-being, especially mental health.
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
An initial setback in his post-secondary education experience led Bachelor of Computer Science graduate Allan Jones to discover a community and discipline he hopes to remain a part of.
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
When choosing law schools, Maria Rizzetto says she looked no further than Dal given how many amazing lawyers Schulich Law has produced over the years 鈥� including two of her own family members.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Monica DeVidi, a recent graduate of 色妹妹直播鈥檚 master of planning program, has used her skills in the field to develop impactful research for local municipalities.