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 28, 2024
When Dal medical student Aditi Sivakumar asked Prince William for advice on her advocacy efforts when she met him in London, he encouraged her to dream bigger — so she did.
Monday, May 27, 2024
Phoenix Doucet-Bernard’s experience as a champion for his engineering classmates during the COVID-19 pandemic led him down a path of student advocacy.
Friday, May 24, 2024
Caleb MacDonald entered the Schulich School of Law after two decades of service with the Canadian military and RCMP.
Friday, May 24, 2024
When Autumn Penney applied to Dal's dental hygiene program, she had no idea it would kickstart her career in the profession in such a non-traditional way — flying into remote parts of Labrador to provide care to underserved communities.
Friday, May 24, 2024
Onye Njoku was drawn to the Schulich School of Law's tight-knit and supportive community, offering her own time and leadership to student groups and university initiatives over the years.