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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, April 5, 2016
Dalhousie's Aboriginal Health Sciences Success (AHSS) program at the Faculty of Agriculture offers students like Sage Marshall a pathway into careers and further studies in the health sciences.
Monday, April 4, 2016
Environmental Studies student Adam Cheeseman, who studies how summer camps can help children learn about sustainability, is one of 25 researchers selected as finalists in the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council's (SSHRC) annual Storytellers competition.
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Dalhousie University and the Dalhousie Student Union have collaborated to create a new ombudsperson office for students, set to be implemented this fall.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Xiaoqi Cai's own experience as a newcomer to Canada inspires her Impact Award-winning work as a guide, sounding board and "big sister" to Dal's Chinese students.
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
A capacity crowd filled the McInnes Room on March 24 to celebrate some outstanding students and their impressive achievements at the Impact Awards.