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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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Alumni worldwide celebrate Dal's first‑ever Global Homecoming
Dawn Morrison
Thursday, October 13, 2016
For the first time, Dal's Homecoming activities will stretch to communities around the world this year, from Ottawa to Beijing.
A different path
Dawn Morrison
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Jeff Douglas (BSc'93), master of ceremonies for the 2016 Alumni Dinner, talks about his journey from Dal to iconic TV commercials ("I Am Canadian") to being co-host of CBC's "As It Happens."
Marking the 70th anniversary of Dalhousie football
Zoe Bell
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Seven years on from the end of a 34-year hiatus, the Dal Tigers Football Club is going strong, with big victories to help celebrate the 70th anniversary of football on campus.
Making a (Video) Difference: Dal and Halifax Public Libraries team up to purchase film collection
Ryan McNutt
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
More than 5,500 rare and hard-to-find DVDs from Halifax's beloved Video Difference video store will stay in public circulation thanks to a joint effort between Halifax Public Libraries and ÐӰɵ¼º½.
Dal alums Jacob and Graeme Saunders sail into Rio Olympics action
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Brothers Jacob and Graeme Saunders have achieved their dream of competing in Rio. Now, they strive to outrace 25 other boats in a seven-day regatta, their sights set on the Olympic podium.