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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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"Going Public": HÂþ»­ MPA grads use their degree to make a difference
Nicole Maunsell
Thursday, February 22, 2018
A new video produced for HÂþ»­'s 200th anniversary showcases how graduates of the Master of Public Administration program (MPA) have been contributing to and shaping Canada's public service.
Helping performing arts students soar
Dawn Morrison
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Fountain School Administrative Officer Lesley Brechin (BA’90) didn’t set out to create a legacy at Dal, but she is doing exactly that. Her dedicated work and philanthropy to the Fountain School of Performing Arts is shaping cultural space on campus and in the community.
From dream to reality
Emma Geldart
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Recent Agriculture alum Jessica Fogarty ('05) has taken her love of nature into a whole new direction with her wild crafting and herbal business based in Cape Breton.
A joyful noise: Dal 200 musical composition debuts at Feb. 6 Bicentennial Launch
Ryan McNutt
Monday, January 22, 2018
A Commerce alum might seem an unlikely author for a new piece of HÂþ»­ music. But with "The Eagle and Shield," a composition built on years of self-trained music experience, Paul St-Amand has crafted a celebratory anthem fitting for the university's bicentennial.
Unlocking energy
Staff
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
As co-founder and chief scientist of LightSail Energy, Danielle Fong (BSc'05) is leading the development of a potentially revolutionary method of storing energy in air and water.