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.
Archives - Alumni
Monday, September 28, 2020
This year's recipients of HÂþ»'s top honour for alumni include chemist and neurologist Sultan Darvesh (MD’88); Stantec Vice-President of Practice Services and Indigenous Relations Denise Pothier (BEng’93); accountant and community leader Doug Reid (BComm’82); and health-care leader and philanthropist Robert Zed (MHS’86).
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Travis McDonough (BScK’94) CEO and founder of Kinduct Technologies Inc. — a Halifax-based athletic performance tracking software company that works with dozens of professional sports franchises — has announced the sale of Kinduct to Silicon Valley tech company mCube.
Monday, September 21, 2020
The acclaimed sitcom Schitt's Creek, co-created by Dal honorary degree holder Eugene Levy and starring alum Sarah Levy, swept to a record-breaking seven wins in the comedy category at Sunday’s Emmy Awards.
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Performer and playwright Katerina Bakolias (BA’15) knew she wanted to incorporate her grandfather’s stories into a creative project after receiving a grant from the National Theatre School’s Art Apart Program, so she transformed them into radio plays to create My Grandfather’s True Stories.
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Pharmacy alum Hugh Toner on overcoming debilitating depression and how pharmacists can help patients manage mental illness.