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Dal alumni join Order of Canada ranks
Trailblazers with »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ connections — including Mayann Francis, Corinne Sparks, and Kona Williams — were among the 61 individuals appointed to the Order of Canada last week. Read more.
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Friday, May 22, 2026
»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ 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.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
A Nova Scotia‑engineered Ring Rescue device, born at »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ 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.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Edward Snowden’s leaking of U.S. surveillance activites made him a hero to some, a traitor to others, and a global fugitive. Now, as part of an Open Dialogue event during Dal Alumni Days, Snowden will speak to members of the »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ community via livestream from Moscow, Russia about our rights and responsibilities as citizens when it comes to privacy.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
A Dal Science alum is working with students in the Faculty of Engineering, as well as taking advantage the new Emera ideaHUB incubator space, to help people with colour vision deficiencies see the full spectrum of the rainbow.
Friday, March 8, 2019
Last week, students came out in droves to write thank-you notes to donors, celebrating the important role philanthropy plays in supporting »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ students and researchers.
Thursday, February 21, 2019
What began as a tool for reporting sexual harassment in the workplace has become a broader digital resource around inclusion, thanks to the work of recent Computer Science grad Sage Franch.
Friday, February 15, 2019
From an idea sparked in a Dal Physics lab to a company forged through Creative Destruction Lab Atlantic, Rayleigh Solar Tech is working to bring cheaper, more efficient solar cell technology to market.