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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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Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Dal Engineering is taking part in the Microtransat Challenge, with its autonomous sailboat currently making its way across the Atlantic Ocean all on its own power.
Monday, August 13, 2018
Wura Eyitayo-Oyesode travelled far from her home in Nigeria to pursue her interest in international tax law at Dalhousie, but it’s sparked new community connections that have focused her interest in helping others.
Friday, August 10, 2018
With reports that the Saudi Arabian government has moved to withdraw students from Canadian universities, Dalhousie is reaching out to its Saudi students, letting them know about available supports on campus and promising to keep them updated as further information becomes available.
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
For her final co-op term of her Computer Science degree, Rebecca Ansems has made the trip out to California to work as an engineer with Twitter.
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Class of 2018 grad Nick Belliveau is spending his summer helping to digitize Dalhousie's nearly 100-year-old Herbarium, a collection of 10,000 preserved plant specimens.