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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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Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Second-year Law students Megan Thompson and Calvin DeWolfe took home top prize in the Mathews Dinsdale National Labour Arbitration Moot this past weekend. Their win is Dal’s fifth — more than any other school in the competition’s 21-year history.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Registration is now open for Dal's annual competition of brains and brevity. Learn more about the 3 Minute Thesis event and hear from last year's winner on her strategies for success.
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
A five-year member of the Dalhousie men’s basketball team, Sven Stammberger has now recieved one of the elite student-athlete honours in the country: being named a Top 8 Academic All-Canadian.
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Each year, hundreds of Dalhousie students discover new possibilities by taking part in an international exchange. With a new travel award in-hand, Science student Calum Blackwood is one step closer towards making his dream of studying overseas come true.
Monday, January 7, 2019
Andrew Sealy didn't take much of a break after completing his Computer Science degree at Dal — he bounded straight into a Corporate Residency MBA, ready for his next adventure.