'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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Coming together in harmony: Dal alum's sing‑along sensation set for Halifax show

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!

Aspiring to be a unicorn in the era of AI: One Dal grad's adventures at IBM

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.

Dal alum's life‑changing illness spurs commitment to making the performing arts more accessible

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.