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From 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ to the hit TV show The Pitt: A Nova Scotia innovation changing emergency care

From 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ to the hit TV show The Pitt: A Nova Scotia innovation changing emergency care

A Nova Scotia‑engineered Ring Rescue device, born at 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ and now used across North America, appeared in an episode of the award‑sweeping medical drama this week, showcasing real-life emergency innovation.  Read more.

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Jocelyn Adams Moss
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Students, alumni, and faculty gathered at 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ for an International Women’s Day panel celebrating women in STEM and their stories of discovery, resilience, mentorship, and career growth.
Emma Sutro
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
From international engineering projects to transformative support for Dal students, Richard Murray’s lifelong commitment to people continues to inspire the community he uplifted.
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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Fallon Bourgeois and Emm Campbell
Monday, September 28, 2020
This year's recipients of 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ's top honour for alumni include chemist and neurologist Sultan Darvesh (MD’88); Stantec Vice-President of Practice Services and Indigenous Relations Denise Pothier (BEng’93); accountant and community leader Doug Reid (BComm’82); and health-care leader and philanthropist Robert Zed (MHS’86).
Dawn Morrison (with files from Kinduct and DAL Magazine)
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Travis McDonough (BScK’94) CEO and founder of Kinduct Technologies Inc. — a Halifax-based athletic performance tracking software company that works with dozens of professional sports franchises — has announced the sale of Kinduct to Silicon Valley tech company mCube.
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.