Alumni
Dal alumni join Order of Canada ranks
Three trailblazers with È«¹ú̽»¨ 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
È«¹ú̽»¨ 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 È«¹ú̽»¨ 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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Friday, May 5, 2023
As part of her work at È«¹ú̽»¨ and on the gynecology unit at the IWK, Dr. Rachel Ollivier (PhD’22) created the first patient educational tool in Nova Scotia on sexual health after birth.
Monday, May 1, 2023
Dr. Cynthia Calkin has won an international award for a journal article on findings that are helping to change the lives of people experiencing treatment-resistant bipolar disorder.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
This year’s Open Dialogue Live series zeroed in on Dal’s research strengths — from food security and clean energy, to ocean research, health outcomes and innovation and entrepreneurship — answering the question, ‘How can we use these strengths to help solve today’s greatest challenges?’
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
A pair of È«¹ú̽»¨ alumni have been chosen to receive McCall MacBain Scholarships this year. They are among 20 Canadians to receive the widely coveted awards, Canada’s comprehensive, leadership-based scholarship for master’s and professional studies.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
An impactful new campaign aims to support more Iranian women and persons of equity-deserving gender identities to enter postgraduate programs at È«¹ú̽»¨.