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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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Monday, May 28, 2018
Deciding to go back to school to study medicine with three daughters under the age of four was not an easy decision. But for Johneen Manning (one of six grads of African descent from this year's Medicine class), it was an invaluable experience that furthered her commitment to supporting women’s health.
Monday, May 28, 2018
Allan Kember's Research in Medicine project — inspired by his experiences overseas in Ghana — is about working to improve the health of women and newborns in the developing world.
Monday, May 28, 2018
Read profiles of our new Spring Convocation graduates from across the university — tributes to just some of the graduating class of Dal's 200th year.
Friday, May 25, 2018
Dal's new fitness centre addition to Dalplex opened its doors Friday afternoon, marshalling in a new era of fitness and recreation on campus for the university’s 200th year.
Friday, May 25, 2018
We take an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the new Dalplex Fitness Centre — not only a state-of-the-art addition to the university’s athletic and recreation facilities, but the start of a whole new era in fitness and health on campus.