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Alumni News
Four Dalhousie community members among new Order of Canada appointees
Four people with strong connections to Dalhousie were among the 78 new appointments to the Order of Canada, announced in late December 2023.
Dal Medical Alumni Association announces 2023 award recipients
The DMAA awards celebrate outstanding medical research and clinical practice achievements and showcase alumni contributions to the medical school, students, and the community. Learn about this year’s winners.
New award encourages medical students to choose family medicine
A $1.2 million gift from the Walker Wood Foundation creates a significant new award for Dalhousie medical students who pursue a residency in rural family medicine.
More Dal alumni join Order of Canada ranks
Canada’s newest Order of Canada inductees were named in late June, honouring individuals whose innovations have ignited imaginations, and whose compassion has united communities. Joining the ranks of the now 7,800 Order recipients are seven of Dalhousie’s alumni.
Dal Alumni Days 2023 a chance to celebrate among friends
Dal Alumni Days 2023 was an incredible celebration of our shared connection to Dalhousie. Read about the highlights and see photos from this year’s events, which ranged from trivia night and the mentorship mixer to faculty events and a celebration of our alumni award winners.
10 things we learned at Open Dialogue Live this season
This year’s Open Dialogue Live series zeroed in on Dal’s research strengths — from food security and clean energy, to ocean research, health outcomes and innovation and entrepreneurship — answering the question, ‘How can we use these strengths to help solve today’s greatest challenges?’
Next Open Dialogue Live to explore how Dal researchers are closing gaps in health care
Dalhousie researchers are taking bold steps to address gaps in health care, such as access to reliable therapies, data and front-line care. Their work is creating opportunities to achieve better results for people, populations and the health-care system. Join an Open Dialogue Live discussion on February 23 to learn more.
Dal alumni honoured with Order of Canada appointments
Seven individuals appointed to the Order of Canada in late December have Dalhousie connections.
Alumni stories that made us proud in 2022
As 2022 ends, we take a moment to celebrate the many accomplishments of Dal alumni this year.
10 alumni stories that made our community proud in 2021
Dalhousie alumni across Canada and around the world inspired us time and again, despite the ongoing challenges of COVID-19. We look back at some highlights we were proud to showcase this past year, as we look ahead with anticipation to stories we’ll share in 2022.