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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, 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.
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Informatics and IDS student Amina Abawajy is raising funds and awareness to fight famine in Ethiopia.
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
The one-day Dal Lead! conference brought together more than 300 students and staff to learn from community partners, alumni, and each other.
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Minho Choi and a group of classmates produced three songs and a music video in Dal's Development and Activism course to raise awareness about North Korea’s human rights abuses.
Friday, January 29, 2016
Dal Public Administration students organized and hosted last week's Atlantic Conference on Public Administration (APCA), which included a First Nations skills workshop and engaging debates about the impact of the "sharing economy."