Student Life
From wish recipient to wish maker: Dal student launches Make‑A‑Wish society
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. Read more.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Students exchanged ideas, career advice and contacts with employers representing leading organizations from Halifax, Calgary, Toronto and beyond.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
From Lego flowers and a chewed Nerf dart to treasured gifts and childhood keepsakes, new Dal students share the meaningful items helping residence feel like home.
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, August 15, 2025
AI2Market mirrors the nationally recognized Lab2Market entrepreneurship program with a focus on training students in AI. Fourth-year Computer Science student Vansh Sood shares his experience.
Thursday, August 14, 2025
A trio of Dalhousie students and recent graduates earned international recognition this summer for their innovative offshore wind turbine design in Belgium.
Monday, August 11, 2025
“Small boats, big glaciers” by Patrick White is one of just 20 finalists in the latest edition of the NSERC Science Exposed competition. Learn about Patrick's research and vote before Sept. 21, 2025.
Monday, July 7, 2025
From climate action to tech innovation, these 25 students are redefining what it means to lead with purpose.
Friday, June 27, 2025
The Ag engineering student has actively pursued hands-on opportunities from 3D printing a go-kart to developing a robotic arm designed to detect and remove rocks from agricultural fields.