Student Life
What new Dal students couldn't leave behind
From Lego flowers and a chewed Nerf dart to treasured gifts and childhood keepsakes, new Dal students share the meaningful items helping residence feel like home. Read more.
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Friday, September 11, 2026
The annual return of students brings renewed energy to campus. Explore the scale of move-in through photos and key stats.
Friday, September 4, 2026
With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community.
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, April 30, 2018
First-year student Kendra Slawter finds novel connections between her studies in Health Promotion and her own personal and work experiences.
Friday, April 27, 2018
Students in Dal's “Plants in the Human Landscape" course offered up their takes on redesigning campus space as part of their course-ending project.
Thursday, April 26, 2018
The hands-on experiences that Maddie Empey has had in Dal's Bio-Veterinary Science have reinforced her desire to help animals — and to make a difference in her community.
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Growing up on a dairy farm and pursuing a career as an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) may seem like two very different paths. But to Julie Vermeer, the two aren’t all that different.
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Computer Science student Brandon Poole has so much going on, from serving as CS Society president to working as a communications assistant. It's how he feels he can best make a difference supporting his fellow students.