Alumni

From Dal Tigers to Team Canada, Dal alum returns to the Olympics

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.

Featured News

Ellie Garry-Jones
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.
Stephanie Rogers
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.
Emm Campbell
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.

Archives - Alumni

Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2013
An overview of all the events happening on campus this weekend as Dal celebrates its alumni.
Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Former president of the Technical University of Nova Scotia (now Dal's Faculties of Engineering and Architecture & Planning) passed away last week at the age of 80.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Think Dal Homecoming (October 3-5) is just for alumni? Think again. Here are some tips for students on how to make the most of the weekend.
Mark Campbell
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
This year's Homecoming (Oct. 3-5) will include the inaugural Black & Gold Social, a chance for teammates and classmates to reconnect in support of varsity athletics on campus.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, September 13, 2013
For Dal alumni, Homecoming (October 3-5) offers the chance to see how the campus they knew has changed - and how the lifelong connections they made here remain strong.