Alumni
Four generations, one university: Celebrating a century of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 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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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.
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.