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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

Joanne Ward-Jerrett
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
The Dalhousie Difference: How the J & W Murphy Scholarships have an impact on Dalhousie's students.
Ryan McNutt
Monday, July 30, 2012
Dalhousie alumni, family and friends gathered on the Seaport Farmers' Market rooftop to watch the Parade of Sail.
Skana Gee
Monday, July 23, 2012
From the latest Dalhousie magazine: Alumna Danielle Dubé was the first Nova Scotian to qualify for the Olympic Games, and will compete in sailing.
Ryan McNutt
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Halifax singer-songwriter's latest album, the Polaris Prize-longlisted We Have Made a Spark, was both a musical and financial collaboration.
Joanne Ward-Jerrett
Thursday, May 31, 2012
The Dalhousie Difference: Self-made business magnate Stewart Allen creates bursary for Dalhousie Medical School students.