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Dr. Rachel Ollivier named one of Canada’s top 100 most powerful women

Dr. Rachel Ollivier named one of Canada’s top 100 most powerful women

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.  Read more.

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Look back to understand the political present, says Dal‑educated scholar ahead of Stanfield Conversation
Look back to understand the political present, says Dal‑educated scholar ahead of Stanfield Conversation
Alison DeLory
Monday, November 18, 2024
When advocating for resistance to non-democratic ideas and processes, Friends of Stanfield Conversations member Dr. Andy Knight advises pressing on, even when things look bleak.
Jeremy Dutcher wins Polaris Prize for the second time
Jeremy Dutcher wins Polaris Prize for the second time
Alison DeLory
Monday, October 7, 2024
The HÂþ»­ 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
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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Creating entrepreneurial connections in Atlantic Canada and beyond
Emma Sutro (with files from Fallon Bourgeois)
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The inaugural Neville Gilfoy Talk on the Future of Entrepreneurship and Innovation this week brought business leaders from around the country together.
Hands‑on hops: Ag alumni duo reimagines family farm to help quench growing thirst for craft beer
Stephanie Rogers
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Nick and Kathryn Southan's determination and work ethic has set them up for success in becoming a supplier of hops to craft-beer makers across Atlantic Canada.
Dal and community step up support for students whose well‑being is impacted by COVID‑19
Alison DeLory
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Learn how Dal and its community are uniting to help and how you can help, too.
Nobel Peace Prize win for World Food Programme adds momentum to Dal alum’s battle against global hunger
Matt Reeder
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Benjamin Syme Van Ameringen (BA'09) was first introduced to humanitarian-assistance work through an internship while a student at HÂþ»­. Now, more than a decade later, he's helping the world's largest humanitarian organization tackle food insecurity around the globe.
Acting for change
Sarah Sawler
Friday, February 19, 2021
Dal alum Jason Wilson (BA'17, BSW'20) explains the importance of setting Black youth up for success by addressing institutional inequalities within the education system and making mental health services more accessible.