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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, November 13, 2015
This week Dal launched the Dalhousie Student Refugee Fund, which aims to raise $24,000 in 40 days to expand the university's capacity to support refugee students in continuing their studies.
Friday, November 6, 2015
The Faculty of Agriculture's new Bioveterinary Science program features an opportunity for students to work with the so-called “Big Five” species at the Amakhala Game Reserve in South Africa.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
"We’re 'Heifer' a Good Time” was the slogan for this year's College Royal livestock demonstration competition, a beloved tradition on Dal's Agricultural Campus.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
The Wallace McCain Learning Commons, a new student space in the Life Sciences Centre, received its grand opening on Thursday and was welcomed as a new campus destination for collaboration and community-building.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
The Collider, a space for student teams, faculty and community members to collaborate on start-up projects, officially opened its doors in the Killam Library last week.