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What new Dal students couldn't leave behind

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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Matt Reeder and Alexa Cude
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.
Ellie Garry-Jones
Friday, September 4, 2026
With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community.
Linden Thomas
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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Kate Hayter
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Liam Oko remembers sneaking into the Bauer Theater in Antigonish to watch his mom’s rehearsals. Now, with his BA in Theatre, he’ll be on stage himself this summer.
Stephanie Rogers
Monday, June 9, 2025
Jacqueline Fogel traded the big city for Truro, a leap of faith through which she found a new calling in conservation and animal health.
Stephanie Rogers
Monday, June 9, 2025
From deployment in Afghanistan to the greenhouses of academia, Jeff Robinson has charted an extraordinary path — trading combat boots for a lab coat in pursuit of a deeper understanding of plant science.
Stephanie Rogers
Friday, June 6, 2025
Blending history with hands-on global experience, Myles Sweet is creating a future in artisanal cheesemaking that draws inspiration from both his family’s dairy roots in Nova Scotia and his international education in food business.
Cheryl Bell
Friday, May 30, 2025
Dentistry grad Jimmy Hall hits the road to Alaska on an 8,000-kilometre journey with his mom riding shotgun — while his wife and daughter fly ahead — to begin a bold new chapter in dentistry.