Alumni

'A beacon for us all': Honouring the life and legacy of Senator Don Oliver (1938–2025)

'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.

Featured News

Genevieve MacIntyre
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!
Emily MacKinnon
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.
Emm Campbell
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.

Archives - Alumni

Schulich School of Law / Dal News
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Burnley "Rocky" Jones, beloved activist and human rights champion who passed away this week, helped establish Dal's Transition Year Program and the Indigenous Blacks and Mi'kmaq Initiative.
Matt Semansky
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
From HÂþ»­ magazine: A look at HÂþ»­â€™s contributions to our country’s history, achievements and future.
Joanne Ward-Jerrett
Friday, May 17, 2013
The HÂþ»­ Difference: Rufus Alubankudi is on track to fulfill his career aspirations, thanks to a generous renewable scholarship.
Elizabeth Thompson
Friday, May 17, 2013
The HÂþ»­ Difference: Kaitlyn Boulding and Katherine Strynatka were the first recipients of the Marjorie Mader Award, supporting study abroad opportunities through the Department of German.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, May 16, 2013
With the successful completion of Bold Ambitions, the Dal community gathered to celebrate the 20,000 donors whose generosity will have a positive impact on generations of students to come.