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A Classic case of curiosity
A lifelong fascination with Ancient Greece led this graduating student to pair computer science with classics, discovering unexpected connections between coding, language, and game development. Read more.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
After wrapping up his undergraduate science degree over the summer, Steven Mata went straight into dental school at Dal in pursuit of his dream career.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Drawing on her own experience with a life-changing illness, Zeen Ali is mobilizing students to raise funds, recruit volunteers, and support children facing serious health challenges.
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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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Learn how Dal and its community are uniting to help and how you can help, too.
Monday, March 8, 2021
This past Monday marked International Women’s Day 2021. We spoke to presidents of the Women in Engineering and Women in Technology student societies about their groups’ origins, why they are still needed today and what they’ll be celebrating this year.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
The pandemic presented some challenges for Promoting Leadership in health for African Nova Scotians (PLANS) to offer its regular camps for teens, but an unexpected grant provided the perfect opportunity to connect with African Nova Scotian high school students interested in careers in the health professions.
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
More Dalhousie varsity student-athletes than ever achieved U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian status during the 2019-20 school year, successes Dal's executive director of Athletics and Recreation called "exemplary" in a virtual celebration Monday.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
The Faculty of Graduate Studies has launched a new professional development program built to meet the needs of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.