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Four generations, one university: Celebrating a century of Dalhousie women

One hundred years after her great grandmother graduated from Dal, Sophie Watts (PhD’23) did the same. Not only is she the fourth generation of women in her family to earn a Dal degree, but she’s also carrying on their tradition of making a difference.  Read more.

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Introducing Dal's honorary degree recipients for Spring Convocation 2025
Introducing Dal's honorary degree recipients for Spring Convocation 2025
Ryan McNutt and Matt Reeder
Monday, April 28, 2025
Meet the three exceptional individuals who will be receiving honorary degrees at Spring Convocation 2025, which takes place in late May and early June.
Dal alum journeys into the transformative role of women in architecture
Dal alum journeys into the transformative role of women in architecture
Solange Richer de Lafleche
Friday, May 2, 2025
Paulette Cameron’s (BEDS’19, MArch’21) Dancing Between the Lines exhibition immerses visitors in her Prix de Rome research through drawings, interactive installations, and recorded interviews with 14 women in seven countries..
Dal alum's life‑changing illness spurs commitment to making the performing arts more accessible
Dal alum's life‑changing illness spurs commitment to making the performing arts more accessible
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.

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Dr. Rachel Ollivier named one of Canada’s top 100 most powerful women
Allison Barss
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Less than a decade into her career, nursing alum Dr. Rachel Ollivier shares that she is inspired and determined to help shape the future of women’s health.
Three Dal alumni named Atlantic Canada entrepreneurs of the year
Allison Barss
Friday, October 18, 2024
With burgeoning businesses in sustainable packaging, craft beer brewing and locally made food products, Dal alumni were honoured by the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards program.
Jeremy Dutcher wins Polaris Prize for the second time
Alison DeLory
Monday, October 7, 2024
The Dalhousie notable alum and Aurum Award winner studied music and social anthropology to become a ‘voice from within’ his culture.
Dal alum's life‑changing illness spurs commitment to making the performing arts more accessible
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.
A fairy‑tale job: Bringing the magic of engineering to the happiest place on Earth
Theresa Anne Salah
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
In a world of timeless tales and Cinderella’s castle, a young Dalhousie engineering graduate is doing her part to put smiles on the faces of millions of people at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.