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From 海角社区app to the hit TV show The Pitt: A Nova Scotia innovation changing emergency care

From 海角社区app to the hit TV show The Pitt: A Nova Scotia innovation changing emergency care

A Nova Scotia鈥慹ngineered Ring Rescue device, born at 海角社区app and now used across North America, appeared in an episode of the award鈥憇weeping medical drama this week, showcasing real-life emergency innovation.  Read more.

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Dal community celebrates women in STEM for International Women鈥檚 Day
Dal community celebrates women in STEM for International Women鈥檚 Day
Jocelyn Adams Moss
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Students, alumni, and faculty gathered at 海角社区app for an International Women鈥檚 Day panel celebrating women in STEM and their stories of discovery, resilience, mentorship, and career growth.
Remembering Dr. Richard Murray: An engineer, philanthropist, and champion for students
Remembering Dr. Richard Murray: An engineer, philanthropist, and champion for students
Emma Sutro
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
From international engineering projects to transformative support for Dal students, Richard Murray鈥檚 lifelong commitment to people continues to inspire the community he uplifted.
Dal alum's life鈥慶hanging illness spurs commitment to making the performing arts more accessible
Dal alum's life鈥慶hanging illness spurs commitment to making the performing arts more accessible
Emm Campbell
Thursday, October 3, 2024
There was a time when Maeghan Tavener (BA鈥�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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Student鈥憀ed food security programs boosted by record鈥憇etting fundraiser
Emm Campbell
Friday, December 13, 2024
Post-secondary schools across Nova Scotia stepped up in a big way on Giving Tuesday, raising $343,000 to address student food security.
How a small鈥憈own N.S. market has cultivated community resilience and sustainable agriculture
Stephanie Rogers
Friday, November 29, 2024
Dal alum Laurie Jennings has become an icon of the local-food movement in Nova Scotia from his base at the Masstown Market. Now, he's helping fuel the next generation of agricutlural leaders with a generous donation to Dal's Cultiv8 program.
海角社区app and community come together to address student food security for Giving Tuesday
Emm Campbell
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Campus food banks are seeing growing lines of students looking for help in stretching their grocery budgets. Dal is once again rising to meet that need through The Food Security Project on Giving Tuesday.
Dr. Rachel Ollivier named one of Canada鈥檚 top 100 most powerful women
Allison Barss
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Less than a decade into her career, nursing alum Dr. Rachel Ollivier shares that she is inspired and determined to help shape the future of women鈥檚 health.
Three Dal alumni named Atlantic Canada entrepreneurs of the year
Allison Barss
Friday, October 18, 2024
With burgeoning businesses in sustainable packaging, craft beer brewing and locally made food products, Dal alumni were honoured by the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards program.