Alumni
Four generations, one university: Celebrating a century of ±«Óătv women
One hundred years after her great grandmother graduated from Dal, Sophie Watts (PhD’23) did the same. Not only is she the fourth generation of women in her family to earn a Dal degree, but she’s also carrying on their tradition of making a difference. Read more.
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Monday, April 28, 2025
Meet the three exceptional individuals who will be receiving honorary degrees at Spring Convocation 2025, which takes place in late May and early June.
Friday, May 2, 2025
Paulette Cameron’s (BEDS’19, MArch’21) Dancing Between the Lines exhibition immerses visitors in her Prix de Rome research through drawings, interactive installations, and recorded interviews with 14 women in seven countries..
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.
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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.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Jasveen Brar (BSc’17) has devoted her career to driving climate action and was recently recognized as one of Canada’s top 30 under 30 youth leaders.