Alumni
Dal alumni join Order of Canada ranks
Three trailblazers with º£½ÇÉçÇøapp connections — including Mayann Francis, Corinne Sparks, and Kona Williams — were among the 61 individuals appointed to the Order of Canada last week. Read more.
Featured News
Friday, May 22, 2026
º£½ÇÉçÇøapp 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 º£½ÇÉçÇøapp 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.
Archives - Alumni
Friday, May 8, 2020
Alum Maike van Niekerk, who became Dal’s 90th Rhodes Scholar just a few years ago, is about to embark on her next academic adventure as a student of medicine. She’ll do so with another prestigious global award in hand — the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship from Stanford University in California.
Thursday, April 30, 2020
How º£½ÇÉçÇøapp and its friends, alumni and donors have come together to provide urgent financial support for students during this pandemic — and how you can help.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Even in challenging times, there are brights spots to be found — sometimes in bright green. Learn how English alum, writer and illustrator Peter Chiykowski unintentionally launched a fun, viral phenomenon earlier this month with his speedy photo editing of the British monarch.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Even though classes and exams have moved online, º£½ÇÉçÇøapp students and their peers across the country have found amazing ways to contribute to COVID-19 efforts.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Dal's Open Dialogue series goes digital, with weekly livestream lectures and panel discussions with Dal experts keeping you informed about the global pandemic and current events. Watch the archive of this week's first event featuring the father-daughter team on the front lines of COVID-19 research.