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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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
In advance of Dal’s next Open Dialogue Live event in April, learn how ocean scientists Dr. Anya Waite (BSc’85), Dr. Will Burt (PhD’15), Dr. Mike Smit and Dr. Katya Fennel, alongside other research partners, are working to preserve the ocean’s health to mitigate climate change.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Dr. Christopher Mushquash (PhD’11), winner of the prestigious Gairdner Award, has shifted the relationship between communities and researchers, enabling more meaningful and relevant research and advancing the understanding of mental health in Indigenous communities.
Friday, March 24, 2023
With Erin Costelo’s masterclass on recording production in the new Strug Hall, students from Dal’s Fountain School of Performing Arts and NSCC experienced firsthand the benefits of a $1.25 million gift from the J&W Murphy Foundation.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
The Internet as we know it today turns 40 this year. Daniel MacKay, a Faculty of Computer Science alum, recalls his role in bringing Nova Scotia and Canada online.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
This year's selections for the Faculty of Science's annual calendar showcase the beauty of science that unfolds everywhere from the research lab to rugged landscapes and the ocean.