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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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 Dalhousie University 100 years ago this week.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Former N.S. Deputy Minister of Agriculture Dick Huggard and N.B. pork farmer Stephen Moffett were recently inducted into the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Sharon Carstairs (BA’62; LLD’13) considers the dying the most vulnerable people in Canada. That’s why the former senator so focused on engaging Canadians in discussions about how we die. Her pioneering work has resulted in critical enhancements to palliative care.
Friday, October 16, 2015
Whether you're an alumnus, a student or just looking to learn a bit more about the universty, there's plenty to explore at Homecoming this weekend. Don't miss the President's Fun Run, the concert on the quad and more.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Meet the four exceptional individuals being honoured at Thursday night's Alumni Dinner with this year’s Dalhousie Alumni Association Awards: Justine Fedak (MBA’01), Dr. Doug Mackay (BComm’53, LLD’93), Dr. Ian Doyle (DDS’78) and Sara Austin (BA’98).