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A Classic case of curiosity
A lifelong fascination with Ancient Greece led Mars Semenova 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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Friday, May 10, 2019
Coming to Dal from China through a joint program with the Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Qianhan Le was able to experience different cultures, meet different people and redefine herself.
Friday, May 10, 2019
When Jack Lynds steps on-stage this week as class valedictorian for the Faculty of Agriculture’s convocation ceremony, he’ll be following in the footsteps of his mother, an Ag Campus employee, who held the same post nearly 30 years ago.
Friday, May 10, 2019
As the first Indigenous student to graduate from Dal’s Faculty of Agriculture with a diploma in civil engineering, Kalolin Sullivan is certain she’s on the right path for her.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
When four students taking an Environmental Law class were given their first assignment — to write a paper to submit to an international writing contest — they had no inkling they’d win.
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Computer Science student Mariam Ragab and Management / Sustainability student Hayat Showail share a similar commitment to building community and breaking down barriers in the process. Now, they also share one of Canada’s top student honours: a 3M National Student Fellowship, awarded to just 10 undergrads annually.