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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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Emily MacKinnon
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
What began as a master鈥檚 degree in computer science for Rafael Copstein morphed into a PhD in cybersecurity and software architecture.
Emily MacKinnon
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Shreya Sharma once dreamed of space, but found her true calling in tech. At Dal, she rose as a campus leader, helping build community and inspire others with a message of empowerment.
Theresa Anne Salah
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Shivam Chauhan鈥檚 journey from international student to area manager with Amazon showcases how passion, perseverance, and engineering excellence can deliver success.
Stephanie Rogers
Friday, June 13, 2025
The Faculty of Agriculture鈥檚 Graduation Banquet celebrated the Class of 2025 with heartfelt tributes, prestigious awards, and a lasting legacy of leadership, learning, and community spirit.
Terry Murray-Arnold
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Driven by passion and resilience, Andrea Paul-McCoy, an Indigenous nurse from Natoaganeg, overcomes personal and systemic challenges to become a culturally grounded Nurse Practitioner serving her community.