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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Monday, October 7, 2024
The HÂþ» notable alum and Aurum Award winner studied music and social anthropology to become a ‘voice from within’ his culture.
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.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
In a world of timeless tales and Cinderella’s castle, a young HÂþ» engineering graduate is doing her part to put smiles on the faces of millions of people at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Dal alum and current Interdisciplinary PhD candidate shalan joudry’s short film “welima'q†will have its world premiere this September at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Damian Daniels (BEng’10) says HÂþ» industrial engineering professor Dr. Corinne MacDonald had a huge impact on his life and career. By giving to a scholarship created in her name, he hopes to do the same for a new generation of women in the field.