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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Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Discover how this recent Dal grad grew from a quiet student into a McCall MacBain Scholarship winner, driven by her passion for community service and academic excellence.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
A tradition since 2010, 92 graduates on the Agricultural Campus were presented with their Barley Rings at a special anniversary celebration.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Malek Mahmoud studies Microbiology and Immunology at Dal, but it's what he does in his spare time that's setting him on the path for a career in dentistry.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Last fall, Sarah and Rawan Morshed became the first Dal Computer Science students to study abroad at Oxford University — an adventure the graduating students found academically inspiring and culturally rich.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Dal delegation wows real-estate experts at international case competition with its unique development proposal and brings home first win ever for Atlantic Canada.