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Dal names six accomplished individuals as notable alumni
Six Dal alumni making their mark in fields ranging from health care and public service to space exploration and the arts are the latest additions to the university’s notable alumni roster. Read more.
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Thursday, November 5, 2026
After years of perseverance through university hockey and the minor pro ranks, Dal graduate Dillon Boucher achieved a lifelong dream with his NHL debut.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
More than 600 graduates in 60 countries trace their roots to a program that has helped shape ocean policy, conservation and management for four decades.
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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Monday, February 7, 2022
Dal faculty and staff, including community leaders Michelle Williams (BSW’91) and Jalana Lewis (JD’13), are driving Dal’s proactive approach to increasing support for African Nova Scotian staff, students and faculty.
Friday, January 28, 2022
Alexa McDonough might be best known for her political achievements, but the three-time Dal grad also contributed much to the field of social work — her other profession. Former colleagues, friends and admirers reminisce about the well-known champion for change.
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Frederica Jacks had the opportunity of a lifetime to spend a summer conducting research on Sable Island while completing her master's degree in 2019. A stunning photo she captured there has now earned a place on the cover of the Faculty of Science's latest Science as Art calendar.
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Dalhousie’s Patricia Livingston (Medicine), Mary Brooks (Management) and Allan S. MacDonald (Medicine) have all led careers defined by service, achievement and community commitment. Now, their legacies are being celebrated with one of this country's highest honours: the Order of Canada.
Monday, December 6, 2021
Nova Scotia universities and the Nova Scotia Community College joined with Dalhousie to raise more than $200,000 to improve food security for students as part of a province-wide initiative on Giving Tuesday 2021.