Alumni
Dal alumni join Order of Canada ranks
Trailblazers with AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ connections — including Mayann Francis, Corinne Sparks, and Kona Williams — were among the 61 individuals appointed to the Order of Canada last week. Read more.
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Friday, May 22, 2026
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ celebrates inspiring alumni whose leadership, innovation, and service are transforming communities locally and globally, highlighting a lifetime of achievement and the diverse impact of this year’s honourees.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
A Nova Scotia‑engineered Ring Rescue device, born at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ and now used across North America, appeared in an episode of the award‑sweeping medical drama this week, showcasing real-life emergency innovation.
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.
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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.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Sisters Leah and Sarah Ellis are AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Chemistry alumni now working in the United States. Climate change-fighting innovations from their respective companies are being featured at COP27 in Egypt as part of a U.S. State Department exhibit.
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Fighter pilot George Hill (MD’50) was a hero at Dieppe and dubbed "Nova Scotia's ace of aces." A three-time Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, he also survived near-starvation as a prisoner of war before returning home and studying medicine at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿.
Friday, November 4, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has strained many aspects of everyday life, including the affordability and accessibility of food.