Alumni
From Dal Tigers to Team Canada, Dal alum returns to the Olympics
Former Tigers hockey forward Mike Evelyn O’Higgins (BEng'19) is in Cortina d’Ampezzo to compete in both two and fourman bobsleigh. He balances a demanding sport with a full-time engineering career and intends to embrace every moment of his second Olympic journey. Read more.
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Friday, January 23, 2026
The Dal-educated (LLB '87) Canadian lawyer and long-time Amnesty International Canada secretary-general shared six principles for rebuilding universal human rights in a fractured world at an event on campus this week.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Fifty years after graduation, the Faculy of Agriculture's Class of 1975 came together last year to contribute a custom iron arch at the entrance to the Truro Campus's Herb Garden, bringing a long-envisioned beautification project to reality.
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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Friday, January 15, 2016
Inspired by an organic chemistry class and his entrepreneurial drive, Engineering student Riley Giffen is following in his family's footsteps by starting his own Nova Scotian distillery, together with his parents.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
With determination and entrepreneurial spirit, Agriculture alum Jason Grant has turned his passion for spicy food into a hot pepper products business.
Friday, December 4, 2015
É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ marked "Giving Tuesday" this week with a reception in Halifax recognizing donors whose support makes a big difference in the lives of the university's students and researchers.
Friday, November 27, 2015
Zoë Caron (BSc’07) first took a stand for the environment when she was six years old. More than two decades later, she’s made some impressive headway in resolving issues of ecology, sustainability and conservation at home and around the globe.
Monday, November 9, 2015
Dal faculty member Desmond Leddin is the author of a new book detailing the wartime experience of Canada’s 7th Stationary Hospital in Europe, established by É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ 100 years ago this week.