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Four generations, one university: Celebrating a century of Âé¶¹Éç 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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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.
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..
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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Matt Reeder
Monday, September 21, 2020
The acclaimed sitcom Schitt's Creek, co-created by Dal honorary degree holder Eugene Levy and starring alum Sarah Levy, swept to a record-breaking seven wins in the comedy category at Sunday’s Emmy Awards.
Janet Dyson
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Performer and playwright Katerina Bakolias (BA’15) knew she wanted to incorporate her grandfather’s stories into a creative project after receiving a grant from the National Theatre School’s Art Apart Program, so she transformed them into radio plays to create My Grandfather’s True Stories.
Dawn Morrison
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Pharmacy alum Hugh Toner on overcoming debilitating depression and how pharmacists can help patients manage mental illness.
Niecole Killawee
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
How the pandemic forces a closer look at Canada’s food supply system — as seen through the experiences of some of the farmers and researchers who've worked through the challenges of the last five months.
Stephanie Rogers
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Two former and one current student from the Faculty of Agriculture have been named to the first Canadian Agricultural Youth Council from more than 800 applicants across the country.