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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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Thursday, July 20, 2017
One of the first teens to participate in Dal’s African Nova Scotian Health Camp in 2014 is returning to campus this fall with nearly $50,000 in scholarships and a dream of becoming a medical doctor.
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
By combing through artifacts of history, Library and Information Studies student Nicole Dalrymple is helping bring Nova Scotia’s past to life.
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
MBA student Mike Doane's applied work experience with a tech start-up has allowed him to carve out a unique career path guided by his interests and experiences.
Friday, June 30, 2017
Dal's 3M National Student Fellows took centre stage during last week’s Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education conference on campus, inspiring their peers and teachers from across Canada to push for unity, collaboration and empowerment.
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
For Rebekah Bailey, travelling across the country to study Food Business at Dalhousie was just the beginning of a journey that would take her around the world.