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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, October 23, 2017
Master's of Public Administration student Irina Wandera didn’t initially plan to come to Dalhousie, but an unexpected call changed that and she couldn't be happier.
Friday, October 20, 2017
Originally from Kunming, Yunnan, a city in southern China, Junzhe “Young” Wang arrived in Halifax three years ago to study engineering at Dalhousie. Now, he's testing his knowledge as a co-op student for Nova Scotia Power and spending his spare time competing in fencing competitions at the provincial and national levels.
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
The Faculty of Agriculture's annual College Royal event celebrated agricultural education and animal showmanship, with students and faculty/staff all taking part.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Music student Hsiu-Ping (Patrick) Wu believes in the power of getting out of one’s comfort zone. This weekend, he takes part in the Society of Dalhousie Music Students' Nocturne exhibition “Sculptures,” an improvised performance at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Sara Abdessamie, a second-year Loran Scholar and Medical Sciences student, is one of 26 young people from across Canada chosen to serve on the Prime Minister's Youth Council.