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Shining Student Eila Padilla, diploma in finance program

Introducing Eila Padilla, a driven final-year student from the Philippines pursuing her diploma in finance.

Dhillon School of Business 3 min read

Shining Student Natalie Krizan, Environmental Science major

Starting with an open mind about her academic path, environmental science student Natalie Krizan discovered her passion for environmental science and sociology at the University of Lethbridge, forging a unique and multidisciplinary academic journey.

Faculty of Arts & Science 6 min read

Shea Mellow (BFA - Art/BEd '00, MEd '22) Educational Developer, Teaching Centre

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I grew up in Saskatchewan and came to Lethbridge based on its wonderful reputation for the education undergrad program. I met my future husband here and

2 min read

A legacy of gratitude for higher education: How the Wigham Family impact is still being felt in the Faculty of Education

Darol and Evelyn Wigham’s history of generosity roots back to one main thing: gratitude for their own paths through life.

Giving 4 min read

Kinesiology major Kamryn Sandberg is making positive community change

Fourth-year University of Lethbridge kinesiology student Kamryn Sandberg embodies determination, compassion, and boundless enthusiasm for making a positive impact in her community.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

The 2023/24 Doreen Kooy Memorial Prize

Dhillon School of Business accounting major Mike Sears distinguished himself as a top performer during his 16-month co-op work term, making him the clear choice for the 2023/24 Doreen Kooy Memorial Prize for Co-op Student Excellence.

Dhillon School of Business 2 min read

Shining PhD Student Narasimha Reddy Gosala, Theoretical & Computational Science major

PhD student Narasimha Reddy Gosala is drawn to the profound questions tackled by physics, especially as it relates to unravelling the mysteries of the universe. His research at the University of Lethbridge delves

School of Graduate Studies 3 min read

Tiffany Morin, Instructor in Therapeutic Recreation, Faculty of Health Sciences

Therapeutic Recreation instructor Tiffany Morin volunteers with the Ovarian Cancer Canada Patient Partners in Research team. She is an advocate for change in research, diagnosis, treatment and life expectancy outcomes for people diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

faculty and staff 3 min read

Therapeutic Recreation graduate creates unique equine art program

Amanda Ervin developed a unique program using expressive arts for the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association.

Therapeutic Recreation 3 min read

New endowed scholarship helps registered nurses pursue graduate studies at the University of Lethbridge

After a group of local nurses fundraised over several years, the Dr. Shannon Spenceley Legacy of Nursing Scholarship was established to help registered nurses who want to pursue graduate studies at ULethbridge.

Faculty of Health Sciences 3 min read

Friend of Health Sciences Award honours Dr. Chris Hosgood

Former Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Dr. Chris Hosgood, is the 2024 recipient of the Friend of Health Sciences Award.

Faculty of Health Sciences 3 min read

Creating a legacy for rural well-being

A passion for science spurred Christine Burton and her twin daughters, Beverly and Tracy, to create the Burton Family Bursary for Women. As rural physicians, Beverly and Tracy and their fellow doctors at The Associate Clinic in Pincher Creek also established a scholarship.

Giving 4 min read

Art Gallery interns curate As Above, So Below exhibit

University of Lethbridge Art Gallery interns Jessica Colley (BFA - Art '20) and Kate Riddoch are the curatorial minds behind the latest exhibition in the Helen Christou satellite space.

Faculty of Fine Arts 5 min read

Diana Koenig, Admission Specialist, Student Enrolment and Registrar Services

Working in admissions, Diana Koenig helps students realize their dream of attending university. Once here, she also helps them adjust to university life through the Kerber Friendship Program.

Faculty & Staff 1 min read

Trajectories, a student art exhibition, opens at Casa

The Department of Art and Casa are partnering to present an exhibition of artwork from emerging artists and students in the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Shining Music Student Franz Faeldo

Shining Student Franz Faeldo has discovered a profound love of singing during his studies at the University of Lethbridge, showcasing his talents beyond the Department of Music and onto the University Mainstage.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Education Shining Student Grant Skoretz

Grant Skoretz took a love for physical activity and sports and is turning it into a combined degree is Kinesiology and Education at ULethbridge.

Faculty of Education 3 min read

Shining Student Anna Entz

Initially, on a path towards accounting, Anna Entz redirected her studies to embrace a general humanities degree, fueled by an interest in history, religious studies, and French she discovered while fulfilling the liberal education requirements for her degree.

Faculty of Arts & Science 3 min read

Spirit Prize winner Martin Roundstone hopes to give back to his mentors

Martin Roundstone, a Dhillon School of Business student majoring in Indigenous Governance and Business Management, is the 2024 winner of the Spirit Prize, an award for emerging Indigenous visual artists.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Unlocking Nature's Potential: The Journey of Gregory Robinson with Mushrooms

Unlocking Nature's Potential: The Journey of Gregory Robinson with Mushrooms. In the tranquil embrace of nature, amidst whispering trees and fertile soil, Gregory Robinson, CEO and founder of Mycos and Mycos Biotech, discovered his passion for the extraordinary realm of mushrooms.

Research & Creative Activity 2 min read

Fine Arts Shining Student Kiyomi Scoville

Shining Student Kiyomi Scoville didn't plan to fall in love with art and art history, but found her calling through the University of Lethbridge Liberal Education program.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Supporting academic excellence and on-the-job experience

The Bruce McKillop WIL Excellence Award names its first recipient.

Giving 2 min read

Shining Student Michael Veltri claims unique honour

Last year, neuroscience student Michael Veltri participated in a co-op work opportunity with the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. In the process, he became the first person at ULethbridge ever to study metabolite data from plant material via 1H NMR spectroscopy.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

TJ Hanson, Associate Vice-President, Facilities

TJ Hanson is a self-described nerd who likes to design, build, upgrade, ruin and rebuild. An engineer, TJ has been with ULethbridge Facilities for 16 years.

Campus and Facilities 2 min read

Three Dramatic Arts students earn top billing for Play Right Prize with personal tales

Three students in the Dramatic Arts program at the University of Lethbridge have won the 2024 Play Right Prize competition, all penning plays with a significant personal connection.

Faculty of Fine Arts 5 min read
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