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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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Thursday, November 18, 2021
Prospective students from more than 60 countries tuned in to Dalhousie's Virtual Open House event earlier this month for an immersive view into the Dal student experience.
Friday, November 12, 2021
Dal commerce student Aidan Bonner has tapped into the momentum of Dal's student community to create monthly fundraising initiatives and raise awareness about critical causes such as homelessness, autism, mental health and more.
Friday, November 12, 2021
The first-year medical sciences student was chosen out of more than 6,000 applicants and 72 finalists to receive the Loran Scholarship, Canada's largest and most comprehensive undergraduate merit-based award.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Funded in part by Dalhousie's Strategic Initiatives fund, the program is designed to provide support for the advancement of female assistant coaches through coach and peer development.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
With the goal of helping prospective doctoral students choose a supervisor who will be a good fit, a group of Biology PhD students jointly wrote an article for an open-access journal — racking up an impressive 17,000+ views to date.