Student Life
Before classes start, Dal is helping students learn how to succeed at university
Dal's expanded Academic Orientation introduces new students to the skills, supports and strategies that can shape their success long after O-Week ends. Read more.
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Monday, August 24, 2026
A new lab opened at ÈâÈ⴫ý this summer represents a major leap forward for simulation-based health education in Atlantic Canada, offering students access to more advanced training that will prepare them for complex-care situations.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
A $1.04-million gift from the Isabel Bader Charitable Trust will establish new graduate scholarships in Indigenous Nursing at ÈâÈ⴫ý.
Friday, May 29, 2026
New updates added daily throughout ÈâÈ⴫ý's Spring Convocation 2026.
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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Facing coastal erosion, ÈâÈ⴫ý civil engineering students tackled a real-world lighthouse protection challenge, earning top project honours for an innovative, industry-guided academic design.
Friday, April 24, 2026
A refreshed space, playful design elements, and a focus on connection are reshaping how prospective students experience Dal, turning a first visit into something memorable, personal, and distinctly Nova Scotian.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
As exams and deadlines converge, the Killam and other campus libraries become places of problem‑solving, empathy, and practical help, highlighting how support services carry students through critical academic moments.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Psychology student and varsity basketball player Melina Collins is this year's recipient of the Dr. Anne Marie Ryan Community Growth Award, recognized for her work bringing athletes and young learners together through a literacy mentorship program.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
What began as a plan to study Marine Biology shifted after Sophie Cramm’s first year in Truro, where hands-on experiences sparked a lasting passion for Animal Science.