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A Classic case of curiosity

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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Kenneth Conrad
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.
Anna Wood
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.
Linden Thomas
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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Sher Scott
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
International student Dana Al Radhan, from Kuwait, shares her stories about Canadian kindness and scent standards in her award-winning video.
Julia Manoukian
Friday, January 25, 2013
Nominations for this year's Impact Awards close February 15; learn how you can nominate a deserving student or student society.
Lena Betker
Friday, January 25, 2013
For our latest Top 5, we asked Joanne Langley of the Canadian Center for Vaccinology for her best advice on staying healthy this flu season.
Erin Stewart
Friday, January 25, 2013
Have you been frustrated by course registration in the past? Dal is looking for your help to test its upgraded system on Jan. 30.
Jessica Chisholm
Friday, January 25, 2013
With the exchange application deadline nearing, we sat down with two students who share a study abroad connection: a student from Kyungpook National University in South Korea spending her semester at Dal, and a Dal student who’s done the reverse trip.