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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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Friday, January 15, 2016
Inspired by an organic chemistry class and his entrepreneurial drive, Engineering student Riley Giffen is following in his family's footsteps by starting his own Nova Scotian distillery, together with his parents.
Friday, January 8, 2016
Informatics students develop a new digital training tool for the Dal-based Romeo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative.
Monday, January 4, 2016
Law student Samantha Lush's internship in South Africa with the Projects Abroad Human Rights Office exposed her to a whole range of exciting and inspiring new experiences.
Friday, December 18, 2015
Thanks to the work of faculty members like Barry Lesser, Dalhousie's "2+2" exchange program with Shandong University of Finance and Economics in China continues to be a success nearly 10 years after its formation.
Friday, December 18, 2015
Several of Dal's Therapeutic Recreation students spend their free time volunteering at The Club, a United Way-funded social and recreational program for persons with varied abilities.