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, February 14, 2023
Jennifer Ladipo (BEng’16) created TheSTEMGirl website as a way to encourage young girls to see possibilities in STEM and continues in that quest now as national program manager for Black Youth and Girls at Actua.
Friday, January 6, 2023
World-renowned architect and former Dal prof Brian MacKay-Lyons was appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada and business leader John Bragg was promoted to a Companion of the Order — just two of seven individuals with connections to Dal to receive one of Canada's top honours late last month.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Supported by alumni, friends, faculty and staff, ±«Óătv led an effort that raised more than $70,000 to ensure that student nutritional needs are met through the ±«Óătv Student Union Food Bank and the ±«Óătv Agricultural Campus Food Pantry.
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Is it possible to remove a billion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by 2045? Dr. Will Burt (PhD’16) thinks the ocean can absorb it, and his research is changing our world for the better.
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Rising rents, inflation and grocery costs are forcing students to make hard choices about the food they can afford. This Giving Tuesday, Dal alumni and local businesses are giving students access to the nutritious food they need to succeed.