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From ÃÀÅ®×ö°® to the hit TV show The Pitt: A Nova Scotia innovation changing emergency care

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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Renée Hartleib
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.
Emma Sutro
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.
Emm Campbell
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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Genevieve MacIntyre
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
At the year's first set of Cross-Current Seminars, Provost and Vice-President Academic Carolyn Watters announced the establishment of new Special Provost-Alumni Scholarships for PhD students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Miriam Breslow
Monday, January 25, 2016
Ram Raju, chairman and CEO of Kivuto Solutions, continues his longstanding support for ÃÀÅ®×ö°® and local entrepreneurship with a donation to the Norman Newman Centre for Entrepreneurship.
Robyn McCallum
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.
Staff
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.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, December 4, 2015
ÃÀÅ®×ö°® 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.