Alumni
Dalhousie recognizes outstanding global impact with 2026 alumni awards
Dalhousie 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. Read more.
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Thursday, March 12, 2026
A Nova Scotia‑engineered Ring Rescue device, born at Dalhousie 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.
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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Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Playwright Gillian Clark (BA (Theatre)’13) has created "Drums and Organs," a new theatrical creature inspired by Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein” — a book that, like Dalhousie, turns 200 years old this year. Debuting as the final theatrical production of the Fountain School’s season, it’s the latest chapter in Clark’s emerging artistic journey, one marked by struggle, teamwork and inspiration.
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Dal grad Erik Demaine (BSc'95) has given the university a unique gift of art and science. The MIT mathematician and his father created a curved-crease sculpture to honour Dalhousie's bicentennial celebration.
Thursday, February 22, 2018
A new video produced for Dalhousie's 200th anniversary showcases how graduates of the Master of Public Administration program (MPA) have been contributing to and shaping Canada's public service.
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Fountain School Administrative Officer Lesley Brechin (BA’90) didn’t set out to create a legacy at Dal, but she is doing exactly that. Her dedicated work and philanthropy to the Fountain School of Performing Arts is shaping cultural space on campus and in the community.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Recent Agriculture alum Jessica Fogarty ('05) has taken her love of nature into a whole new direction with her wild crafting and herbal business based in Cape Breton.