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Empowered to lead: Joyce Vayalumkal's Health Services Management journey

Joyce Vayalumkal (MHSM '23) credits the Dhillon School of Business' and Faculty of Health Sciences' Master of Health Services Management program with shaping how she approaches her new role as

Dhillon School of Business 2 min read

University to build funicular to improve access to UHall

The days of trudging up the hill from University Hall, sometimes two or three times a day, could be coming to a close as ULethbridge considers plans to build a funicular to connect

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Moyosoreoluwa Oladoye receives Jo and Anne Vanee Memorial Award for kindness

Established in 2017 by Joyce Sakamoto and Bonnie Jarokosky in memory of their parents, the Jo and Anne Vanee Memorial Award is presented annually to a Dhillon School of Business student at the

Dhillon School of Business 3 min read

Arlene Curran, Faculty of Fine Arts, Head Scene Shop/Props Carpenter

As the Head Scenic Carpenter, Arlene Curran gets to exercise her creativity with every stage production. A journeyman carpenter, Curran has been with ULethbridge since 2002.

Faculty & Staff 2 min read

Shining Student Cameron Anderson

Cameron’s academic journey is a testament to the transformative power of curiosity. Initially drawn to political science through a liberal education requirement, he discovered a passion for exploring how political environments shape human development.

Shining Students 3 min read

Dhillon School of Business 2025 Scholarship Dinner honours Elders in Residence and raises funds for Indigenous student scholarships

On March 21, 2025, the University of Lethbridge's Dhillon School of Business (Mokakit) hosted its annual Scholarship Dinner. This year’s event celebrated 40 years of Indigenous business management education and

Dhillon School of Business 3 min read

Mokakit: Dhillon School of Business receives Blackfoot name

On March 17, 2025, in traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory, the Dhillon School of Business at the University of Lethbridge was gifted the Blackfoot name Mokakit. Meaning practice wisdom, apply your knowledge, Mokakit carries

Dhillon School of Business 3 min read

Shining Student Liz Radke

Liz Radke has always known she wanted to teach. The oldest of six, Liz vividly recalls gathering her siblings to teach them 'school' with complete lessons and report cards. Today, Liz brings that same enthusiasm for teaching to the classroom, where her love for education remains unwavering.

Shining Students 3 min read

Kirsten Meiszinger (BFA - Studio Art '16), Programs Coordinator, Art Gallery

Kirsten Meiszinger found her niche in the art world after having a summer job in an art gallery and museum. She helps people of all ages engage in art and creative pursuits.

Faculty & Staff 1 min read

2025 ULethbridge Graduate Studies Research Competitions Winners

March 13, 2025, the University of Lethbridge School of Graduate Studies hosted our annual research competitions, the 3-Minute Thesis and the Images of Research.

School of Graduate Studies 7 min read

Empowering Futures: The Labuhn Family’s Commitment to Indigenous Leadership and Reconciliation

At the University of Lethbridge, the Labuhn family’s deep-rooted commitment to community-building and education will leave a lasting mark on Indigenous students and reconciliation efforts through the Labuhn Family Indigenous Impact Prize.

Giving 6 min read

Shining Student Divya Pateliya

Divya Pateliya is laying the foundation for a future at the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship. At the University of Lethbridge, he has merged his interests in computer science and business as he pursues a combined degrees program.

Shining Students 4 min read

Shining Student Danika Tarasewich

Meet Danika Tarasewich, a student whose path at ULethbridge has been defined by resilience, curiosity, and a genuine connection to the community.

Shining Students 3 min read

Burns Visiting Scholar Dr. Sue Burton shares about marketing research impact and consumer challenges

This semester, the Dhillon School of Business welcomed Dr. Sue Burton on campus as the Burns Visiting Scholar. The Burns Scholars program brings acclaimed academics to the University of Lethbridge to share their

Dhillon School of Business 2 min read

Mike Burland, Academic Advisor, Dhillon School of Business

Growing up in Lethbridge, Mike Burland had ties to ULethbridge even as a kid when he took classical guitar lessons on campus. He came back to campus to work as an International Recruitment Officer in 2015, a position that eventually led to his current job as an Academic Advisor.

Faculty & Staff 1 min read

2025 Play Right Prize winners create compelling written tales

Tales of friendship, youth and motherhood are the topics of the winning scripts of the 2025 Play Right Prize Competition.

Faculty of Fine Arts 6 min read

Shining Student Marc Tardif

A dedicated mycologist and bowyer, Marc is channeling his curiosity and passion for the natural world into his University of Lethbridge experience, bringing enthusiasm to both his personal pursuits and his teaching.

Faculty of Education 2 min read

Centre for Indigenous Arts Research & Technology builds space for Indigenous sovereignty, survivance

Nestled in the heart of the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy is a new space dedicated to imagining and materializing creative Indigenous technological expression.

Indigenous 7 min read

Shining Student Emma Marnik

Emma Marnik has embraced every opportunity to learn and grow at ULethbridge, combining her passion for environmental science with hands-on experiences in the lab and field.

Shining Students 5 min read

Meet Jackie Fletcher (BA/BEd '03, MEd '20), Manager, Accessible Learning Centre

Alumna Jackie Fletcher brings a wealth of educational experience to her new position as Manager of the Accessible Learning Centre.

Faculty & Staff 2 min read

Shining Student Sii'piapaikkana (Night Shining), Dakota Wadsworth

Dakota Wadsworth's (ISSC '24) time at the University of Lethbridge is a powerful testament to resilience, determination, and the strength of community.

Shining Students 5 min read

Addressing challenges in the modern-day classroom by empowering the student voice

Having recently surpassed the 10-year mark of her teaching career, ULethbridge Master of Education (Curriculum & Assessment) student, Amanda Sequeira reflects on how her graduate studies are helping her manage the complex realities of today's classrooms.

School of Graduate Studies 4 min read

Shining Student Amber Kramer

Amber Kramer knew as soon as she decided that she wanted to go back to school that she wanted to take the Addictions counselling program. She hopes to continue on the the Masters of Counselling program here at ULethbridge and eventually open up her own private practice.

addictions counselling 2 min read

Shining Student Ty Clewes

Ty's ULethbridge journey as an educator began with helping out in his mom's classroom. What began as lending a hand with small tasks has grown into a true passion and career. Now, he is determined to create an innovative music program for young artists.

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Shining Student Maryam Wattoo

Maryam Wattoo is a fifth year Public Health Student at ULethbridge who hopes to go on to help vulnerable populations achieve the best possible health outcomes using her knowledge gained through her program.

Faculty of Health Sciences 2 min read
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