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.
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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, 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.
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.
Friday, December 4, 2015
º£½ÇÉçÇøapp 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.
Friday, November 27, 2015
Zoë Caron (BSc’07) first took a stand for the environment when she was six years old. More than two decades later, she’s made some impressive headway in resolving issues of ecology, sustainability and conservation at home and around the globe.
Monday, November 9, 2015
Dal faculty member Desmond Leddin is the author of a new book detailing the wartime experience of Canada’s 7th Stationary Hospital in Europe, established by º£½ÇÉçÇøapp University 100 years ago this week.