iGEM competitions prove a highlight for Shining Student Jason Luddu

Two opportunities to compete with the University's International Genetically-Engineered Machine team in Paris, including a gold medal showing in the most recent competition, helped Jason Luddu realize he can do anything he sets his mind to.

Music Alumna Zoe Pepper (BMus '23) shines onstage

University of Lethbridge alumna Zoe Pepper (BMus '23) continues to shine onstage in her career as an actor, dancer and singer.

Alumni couple’s enduring love story took root at University of Lethbridge

Alumni Don and Judi Hall fondly recall their first meeting at the University of Lethbridge, their journey together for more than five decades and their time as struggling married students and their desire to give back in the form of a scholarship.

Judy Jaeger, Manager, Caretaking Services, Facilities

Judy Jaeger jokes that she's always been a part of ULethbridge because her father welded some of the frameworks for University Hall! Judy made her way to ULethbridge in 2008 where she oversees Caretaking Services staff.

Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister on International Day of Women and Girls in Science: be the difference

Alumna Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister provides words of inspiration and reflects on her own journey as a woman in science, to mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

Dr. Arundhati Dasgupta

Theoretical physics professor Dr. Arundhati Dasgupta explores the wonders of the universe, driven by her fascination with both the vast unknown of galaxies and the mysteries of quantum theory.

How two ULethbridge researchers are empowering teachers in southern Alberta schools

Reading is at the root of learning, and the teaching of reading has been a key interest of a pair of University of Lethbridge teacher educators for a long time, albeit in different ways.

Shining Student Courtlynd Cherpin

Courtlynd Cherpin chose the University of Lethbridge for its exceptional education program and cutting-edge facilities like the Science Commons. Her dedication to understanding science is evident in her summer research experiences, particularly her work in the University Herbarium.

Leo Ochieng grateful to have worked on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic

The reputation of the nursing program drew Leo Ochieng to ULethbridge, giving him the opportunity to care for COVID-19 patients during his rural clinical rotation.

Tyler Hayward, Interim Manager, Printing Services

Tyler Hayward has seen quite an evolution in printing technology since he started back in 1986 and to this day, he enjoys getting back into the print shop and working on the 1950s-era Heidelberg Letterpress.

Fine Arts Shining Student Nikko Hunt

Shining Student Nikko Hunt has found her calling in drama performance at the University of Lethbridge. Drawing inspiration from stories and her Blackfoot culture, Nikko recently made her Mainstage debut with Yisstsiiyi.

Red Jingle Dress project a learning and healing process for ULethbridge Health Sciences students

In Spring 2023, ULethbridge Faculty of Health Sciences students created a red jingle dress in honour of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Shining Student Bhawana Pradhan

Choosing ULethbridge for its unique undergraduate public health program, Bhawana Pradhan combines her passion for healthcare with a major in economics, with her eyes on a future in healthcare.

Faculty of Education Shining Graduate Student Helen Wandera

Shining Graduate Student Helen Wandera decided to pursue a Master of Education because of her belief in the importance of continued education.

Marci Craig, Conference & Event Services, administrative assistant

Marci Craig has been with ULethbridge for more than 20 years and has worked in several departments during that time, allowing her to build a wide network across the University.

Building professional artistic practice through the Gushul Residency

Nestled in the awe-inspiring mountains of the Crowsnest Pass lies two unassuming buildings–a cottage and a studio–dedicated to the professional development of established and emerging artists and creative professionals from around the world.

Annika Zieber sees many career options in nursing

Annika Zieber is in her fourth year in the Bachelor of Nursing program and foresees a career full of opportunities.

Shining Student Layton VandeStroet

Layton VandeStroet's academic journey at the University of Lethbridge has been marked by impactful experiential learning, engaging in independent studies on topics ranging from toxic alkaloids in grain feed to E. coli growth.

Dr. Saurya Das, Professor, Department of Physics & Astronomy

As a theoretical physicist, Dr. Saurya Das is interested in fundamental questions such as where the universe came from and what its ultimate fate might be.

Working together to support Blackfoot Ways of Knowing, Learning and Being

The web is an integral part of our digital lives and, like all media, website design and development is a reflection of cultural values. This reflection influences what we see on a website and what we don’t; ways for us interact with it and ways to prevent site interaction.

Work-integrated learning proves its worth to Shining Student Sara Hutchinson

Sara Hutchinson can't speak highly enough about the benefits of work-integrated learning experiences and advises students just beginning their educational journey to take every opportunity available to them at the University.

AuraWave technology project a first of its kind for Fine Arts

From an idea that started at a dining room table to a tangible project being discussed in corporate boardrooms, University of Lethbridge music professor Dr. Arlan Schultz is making his research a reality.

Ward Ackerman (BFA - New Media '11), Systems Support Specialist II, IT Client Services

When you have a technological glitch, it's people like Ward Ackerman (BFA - New Media '11) who help get you back on track in no time at all!

Education Shining Student Rachele Preston juggling student leadership and becoming a teacher

Faculty of Education Shining Student Rachele Preston has taken every chance to get involved with the campus community during her time at the University of Lethbridge.

Shining Student Allan Blake Tailfeathers

Allan Blake Tailfeathers is in his final year of studies in the addictions counselling program. As a recovering drug/alcohol addict himself, Blake is determined to help others heal from addiction.