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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, November 13, 2014
Dalhousie researchers are helping lead the new Caring Campus Initiative, funded by Movember Canada, which will provide new data and inform strategies for addressing alcohol and drug misuse among first-year students.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
With the Faculty of Agriculture's annual "Discovery Day" for future students taking place this Friday, we chat with one student, Ontario native Tamara Snook, about fulfilling her dream of working with animals.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
For the third straight year, Dalhousie has been named "Best University" by readers of The Coast, Halifax's Weekly, with the T-Room and Fountain School of Performing Arts Professor Roberta Barker also being recognized.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Thanks to a new partnership that bridges the clinic and the classroom, it's easier than ever to get the flu shot on campus this fall.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Combing through the archives of the Dalhousie Gazette gives you a sense of how the First World War affected Dal 100 years ago.