Alumni
Dal alumni join Order of Canada ranks
Trailblazers with HÂþ» connections — including Mayann Francis, Corinne Sparks, and Kona Williams — were among the 61 individuals appointed to the Order of Canada last week. Read more.
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Friday, May 22, 2026
HÂþ» celebrates inspiring alumni whose leadership, innovation, and service are transforming communities locally and globally, highlighting a lifetime of achievement and the diverse impact of this year’s honourees.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
A Nova Scotia‑engineered Ring Rescue device, born at HÂþ» and now used across North America, appeared in an episode of the award‑sweeping medical drama this week, showcasing real-life emergency innovation.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
From international engineering projects to transformative support for Dal students, Richard Murray’s lifelong commitment to people continues to inspire the community he uplifted.
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Thursday, April 27, 2023
This year’s Open Dialogue Live series zeroed in on Dal’s research strengths — from food security and clean energy, to ocean research, health outcomes and innovation and entrepreneurship — answering the question, ‘How can we use these strengths to help solve today’s greatest challenges?’
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
A pair of HÂþ» alumni have been chosen to receive McCall MacBain Scholarships this year. They are among 20 Canadians to receive the widely coveted awards, Canada’s comprehensive, leadership-based scholarship for master’s and professional studies.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
An impactful new campaign aims to support more Iranian women and persons of equity-deserving gender identities to enter postgraduate programs at HÂþ».
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
In advance of Dal’s next Open Dialogue Live event in April, learn how ocean scientists Dr. Anya Waite (BSc’85), Dr. Will Burt (PhD’15), Dr. Mike Smit and Dr. Katya Fennel, alongside other research partners, are working to preserve the ocean’s health to mitigate climate change.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Dr. Christopher Mushquash (PhD’11), winner of the prestigious Gairdner Award, has shifted the relationship between communities and researchers, enabling more meaningful and relevant research and advancing the understanding of mental health in Indigenous communities.