Alumni
From ÃÀÅ®×ö°® to the hit TV show The Pitt: A Nova Scotia innovation changing emergency care
A Nova Scotia‑engineered Ring Rescue device, born at ÃÀÅ®×ö°® and now used across North America, appeared in an episode of the award‑sweeping medical drama this week, showcasing real-life emergency innovation. Read more.
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Monday, March 23, 2026
Inspired in an entrepreneurship class by old, slimy greens, Jay Wilmot is the founder and CEO of Canada’s first fully automated greenhouse operation, producing up to 12,000 pounds of crisp, fresh lettuce every day.
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.
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, September 18, 2018
Dal alum Jeremy Dutcher (Music/Social Anthropology) is the 2018 winner of Canada’s prestigious Polaris Music Prize. Read our profile of Dutcher and learn how century-old field recordings of his Wolastoqiyik ancestors’ songs set in motion a musical journey that would lead to one of the most acclaimed albums of the year.
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Nobel Biocare’s recent gift to the revitalized Dal dental clinic will help to position the Faculty of Dentistry as one of Canada’s leading dental schools.
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Kate Pepler (BA’16) is set to open Halifax’s first zero-waste café and store this fall — the latest chapter in her deep dedication to sustainability.
Friday, June 15, 2018
Leg two of ÃÀÅ®×ö°®'s Coast to Coast bus tour visited Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto last week, with hundreds of alumni turning out to celebrate the university's 200th anniversary. Check out the photos and highlights.
Thursday, June 7, 2018
For National Girls Learning Code Day last month, students and alumnae from Dal's Faculty of Computer Science helped girls across the country discover technology's possibilities.