Alumni
Dal alumni join Order of Canada ranks
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.
Archives - Alumni
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Meet the four exceptional individuals being honoured at Thursday night's Alumni Dinner with this year’s È«¹ú̽»¨ Alumni Association Awards: Justine Fedak (MBA’01), Dr. Doug Mackay (BComm’53, LLD’93), Dr. Ian Doyle (DDS’78) and Sara Austin (BA’98).
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Five years removed from her degree (BMgmt'10), new È«¹ú̽»¨ Alumni Association President Courtney Larkin brings a fresh energy to her task of representing more than 125,000 alumni around the world.
Friday, October 9, 2015
Lace up those sneakers and get ready for the free President’s Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, October 17 — part of Homecoming 2015, open to all members of the Dal community. (And don't miss Rocky's Run on the Ag Campus.)
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Arthur McDonald (BSc’64, MSc’65, LLD’97) helped solve one of the biggest puzzles in modern physics — the "neutrino puzzle" — an achievement recognized this week with one of the world's most prestigious scientific awards.
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
MBA grad John Gleeson has found his calling in the startup world through his work with marketing and tech company Affinio.