Alumni
From Dal Tigers to Team Canada, Dal alum returns to the Olympics
Former Tigers hockey forward Mike Evelyn O’Higgins (BEng'19) is in Cortina d’Ampezzo to compete in both two and fourman bobsleigh. He balances a demanding sport with a full-time engineering career and intends to embrace every moment of his second Olympic journey. Read more.
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Friday, January 23, 2026
The Dal-educated (LLB '87) Canadian lawyer and long-time Amnesty International Canada secretary-general shared six principles for rebuilding universal human rights in a fractured world at an event on campus this week.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Fifty years after graduation, the Faculy of Agriculture's Class of 1975 came together last year to contribute a custom iron arch at the entrance to the Truro Campus's Herb Garden, bringing a long-envisioned beautification project to reality.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
There was a time when Maeghan Tavener (BA’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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Thursday, February 4, 2021
The Promise Scholars program does more than offer financial aid to Black and Indigenous students, it also offers wraparound supports like mentorship and work placements — important elements for student success. A panel event featuring Dal alumni recently explored inclusion’s potential.
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
For half a century, the Dalhousie Arts Centre has been a hub for the arts in our local community. Join us as we celebrate all year long.
Friday, January 29, 2021
Siobhan Takala and Isaac Greenberg, both recent graduates of Dal, were chosen by advocacy organization The Starfish Canada for inclusion on their annual list of influential young environmentalists.
Friday, December 18, 2020
Katie Mahoney (BSc’16) was just finishing up a degree in marine biology when a Facebook challenge sent her career in a completely new direction.
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Universities across the province joined Dalhousie in raising funds to improve food security for their students, inspired by the J & W Murphy Foundation's generosity as a partner in the project.