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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, February 18, 2016
Matt Burgar has lived with a learning disability all his life, but it hasn’t stopped him from pursuing his studies or his passion for music. This Friday, the History student performs as Bob Dylan at the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia’s “A Different State of Mind” event, for which he’s raised $50,000.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
As one of the managers of the "Chinese Halifax" website, Mechanical Engineering master's student Moyang Zou is helping forge connections with Chinese students and immigrants.
Friday, February 12, 2016
Agricultural Business student Peter Thiesen is headed to Ontario to compete in the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) with his business, P.T. Property Care.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Dal's women's and men's "A" teams secured top honours in last weekend's Rick Russell Memorial Woodmen Competition, a yearly highlight on the Agricultural Campus.
Monday, February 8, 2016
Eight Dalhousie Ocean Sciences and Oceanography students skipped their holiday break this year to travel to Israel and study the Gulf of Eilat, which offers a marine environment unlike anywhere else in the world.