Student Life
What new Dal students couldn't leave behind
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. Read more.
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Friday, September 11, 2026
The annual return of students brings renewed energy to campus. Explore the scale of move-in through photos and key stats.
Friday, September 4, 2026
With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community.
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, January 18, 2022
Jazmine Dewtie is defying her own expectations, looking hopefully toward a career in social work as she wraps up the degree she never thought she'd achieve.
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Michael Ungar, a family therapist and professor in the School of Social Work at Dalhousie, shares tips on comfortable and constructive ways to talk about vaccine status this holiday season.
Friday, December 10, 2021
With exam period getting underway this week, many students are ratcheting into high gear to finish the term strong. Hear from a few Dal students on how they handle the stress.
Monday, December 6, 2021
Nova Scotia universities and the Nova Scotia Community College joined with Dalhousie to raise more than $200,000 to improve food security for students as part of a province-wide initiative on Giving Tuesday 2021.
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Joe Savidge, Marissa Walter, Melissa Hum, and Dr. Jason Chatman have joined Dalhousie Student Health & Wellness as the university seeks to meet the growing mental health needs of students.