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A Classic case of curiosity
A lifelong fascination with Ancient Greece led this graduating student 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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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Ethan Eastwood, a recipient of the coveted Schulich Leader Scholarship, graduates this spring with a combined honours in physics and mathematics and years of research experience in one of the world's most-watched battery labs.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Tim Jacobs was working in the restaurant industry and watching Calgary grow around him when he got inspired to pursue urban planning.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Architecture grad Rita Wang's award-winning academic career has spanned a vast array of topics from landscape formation and materials research, while also touching urgent social issues such as affordable housing.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Maisoon Yousif, who co-founded the Dalhousie Black Medical Student Association and has been a champion for diversity and equity on campus, seeks to create positive change in healthcare and for healthcare providers.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Kristin Ko, a self-proclaimed introvert who was brought out of her shell during her medical school training, made an impact for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.