Alumni
'A beacon for us all': Honouring the life and legacy of Senator Don Oliver (1938–2025)
Senator Donald Oliver (LLB'64, LLD'03) built an extraordinary legacy as a lawyer, lifelong advocate for racial equality, and the first Black man in Canada's Senate, inspiring many in the HÂþ» community and beyond. Read more.
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Friday, September 26, 2025
Dal alum Nobu Adilman (BA'95) has taken what he learned at the university and in Halifax about building performing arts communities to the next level with the drop-in singing sensation Choir! Choir! Choir!
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Identifying and rapidly filling unique gaps allowed Camille Chandra (MBA’17) to ascend in her career with IBM Canada. This former aspiring dentist keeps adapting and evolving, much the same way her industry — big tech — does.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
There was a time when Maeghan Tavener (BA’19) thought they might have to give up dance and theatre due to chronic illness. They found a way back to their passion and are making space for more disabled artists like them.
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Friday, October 28, 2016
A video of a Peggy's Cove performance has brought international attention to the Maritime Bhangra Group. Now, what began as a student group on campus is working to make a big difference in its community through the joy of dance.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
The annual President's Fun Run/Walk last weekend saw more than 650 people (and dogs!) take part in a breezy jog across all three Halifax campuses.
Friday, October 14, 2016
Get to know the five outstanding individuals receiving Dal’s top alumni honours as part of this week’s Homecoming festivities: Dr. John Akabutu (Lifetime Achievement Award), Kevin Bourgeois (A. Gordon Archibald Award for volunteer service to Dal), Drs. Asile and Asraa El-Darahali (Christopher J. Coulter Award for recent graduates) and Glenn Dodge (Volunteerism Award).
Thursday, October 13, 2016
For the first time, Dal's Homecoming activities will stretch to communities around the world this year, from Ottawa to Beijing.
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Jeff Douglas (BSc'93), master of ceremonies for the 2016 Alumni Dinner, talks about his journey from Dal to iconic TV commercials ("I Am Canadian") to being co-host of CBC's "As It Happens."