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Gaining hands-on research experience: Erin Cantwell

Erin Cantwell spent her summer starting a new section of her research journey in Investigating the Potential Long-Term Neuroanatomical Consequences of Chronic High-CBD Cannabis Use.

Undergraduate Research 2 min read

Cody Scott does Dhillon School of Business proud with international recognition

Co-operative education has set Cody Scott on the path to a brighter future in the supply chain management industry. Find out how Cody's first co-op work term lead him to compete successfully in a world wide competition.

Co-op 3 min read

Kelly Vaselenak, administrative assistant, Field Experiences, Faculty of Education

As the admin assistant in the Faculty of Education's Field Experience office, Kelly is a master at planning and managing practicum placements for students.

faculty and staff 2 min read

Gaining hands-on research experience: Alex Engel

Kinesiology and psychology student Alex Engel got the amazing opportunity to spend his summer working with Dr. Paige Pope on her current research Move More, Sit Less.

Undergraduate Research 3 min read

Health and Humanitarianism Abroad – MSc Health Sciences Student Suha Damag

Suha Damag’s passion for volunteerism, research and international health advocacy – along with her drive to gain more knowledge – has taken her from Yemen to Malaysia and now to Lethbridge, where she’s completing her MSc Health Sciences degree.

Faculty of Health Sciences 2 min read

Researching Your Way To An MSc

If you’re looking to take a deep dive into research and get ahead in the world of health sciences, the University of Lethbridge – ranked as one of the most research-intensive universities for its size in Canada – is the place for you.

Faculty of Health Sciences 2 min read

University of Lethbridge nursing students take to the streets

Third-year nursing students at the University of Lethbridge took to the streets this fall as part of their health promotion nursing course.

Faculty of Health Sciences 3 min read

Shining Student Jody Villemaire

Having learned from the Faculty's most influential people, Shining Student Jody Villemaire's path has been illuminated in ways she never could've imagined. She is incredibly thankful for the possibilities that opened up as a result of being here.

Faculty of Arts & Science 8 min read

Shining Student Julia Stroud

In diving headfirst into the world of research, Shining Student Julia Stroud decided to make herself uncomfortable to try something she had no predisposition to, and she's glad she did as her career path has been positively changed.

Faculty of Arts & Science 5 min read

Shining Student Rupert Quintana

Shining Student Rupert Quintana is pursuing a degree in political science, and while he says it is taking “longer than usual” to complete his studies, he is still on track and committed to a professional degree in law once he graduates.

Faculty of Arts & Science 3 min read

Shining Student Karina Almeida Villalba

A ULethbridge, Shining Student Karina Almeida Villalba overcame diversity and became the person she "always wanted to be,” thanks partly to unparalleled encouragement from her professors and a supportive environment.

Faculty of Arts & Science 11 min read

Shining Student Ciara Russell-Baker

Many things drew Shining Student Ciara Russell-Baker to ULethbridge, including its close-knit community and phenomenal recommendations from alums. But the thing that sealed the deal was attending Open House, as everyone she met was incredibly encouraging.

Faculty of Arts & Science 5 min read

Shining Student Ashley Vuong

From a very young age, some people know exactly what they want to do when they "grow up." For Shining Student Ashley Vuong, her calling was to become a teacher. And while she changed majors from biological sciences to chemistry after her first semester, she has never wavered from becoming a teacher.

Faculty of Arts & Science 5 min read

Shining Student Ryley Gelinas (BA '20)

The academic journey for Ryley Gelinas (BA '20) may continue in the same space she completed her undergraduate degree, but it has changed to reflect where she is going. While Ryley began her studies as an English major, she fell in love with history, and the rest is ‘history,’ so to speak.

Shining Students 4 min read

Shining Student Dustin Snider

Dustin Snider participated in an exciting applied study where he researched Long-toed salamanders through the Southern Alberta Rockies. Dustin chose environmental science at ULethbridge because of the smaller class sizes, welcoming atmosphere and the opportunity to build connections with faculty.

Faculty of Arts & Science 4 min read

Coffee with Bryan

As Dr. Bryan Kolb (DSc ’15) prepares to retire at the end of the year after an almost 47-year career, it’s only fitting to ask him to reflect on his time here

11 min read

Ed de Bruin (BEd '11), Manager of Building Systems and Electrical, Facilities

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born in Basingstoke, England. After high school, I went to the University of London and completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering. I

1 min read

Tara Froehlich (BA '11), Indigenous Learning Facilitator, Faculty of Health Sciences

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I have called Treaty 7 territory home for the majority of my life. I was born in Calgary and went to grade school in Mossleigh and

2 min read

Shining Student Alieza Cyr

Dhillon School of Business student, Alieza Cyr, embraces co-operative learning at ULethbridge, and mixes it with her passion for volunteering. Now she's hoping to inspire her fellow students.

Co-op 4 min read

Dr. Arundhati Dasgupta, Associate Professor, Department of Physics & Astronomy

Galileo inspired Dr. Arundhati Dasgupta to study physics when she was a Grade 7 student.

faculty and staff 2 min read

Board of Governors pledges $10 million in match funds to support student scholarships

Acknowledging that increased financial support is critical in ensuring a university education remains an option for more students, the University of Lethbridge Board of Governors is pledging $10 million in match funds for the establishment of new endowed student scholarships.

Giving 2 min read

Lions Club donation aims to break down barriers for visually impaired students

Lions Club, Picture Butte chapter, has donated $50,000 to help visually impaired ULethbridge students.

Giving 2 min read

Scott Whiteside, manager, Ascent Climbing Centre, Summer Youth Programs and Horns Intramurals

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I grew up in Lethbridge and was a career gymnastics coach and administrator until taking the manager position with the Ascent Climbing Centre in 2000. I

faculty and staff 4 min read

Métis researcher and librettist Dr. Suzanne Steele welcomed as inaugural postdoctoral researcher for Faculty of Fine Arts

Dr. Suzanne Steele is the first postdoctoral researcher for the Faculty of Fine Arts. A Métis librettist, Steele brings a wealth of knowledge and experience into the role.

Faculty of Fine Arts 5 min read

How one ULethbridge alumnus' painful past sparked a new business and brighter future

ULethbridge Alumnus, Nathir Haimoun overcomes setbacks caused by the Syrian war by starting his own moving business. Find out how a substantial award and mentorship from a Dhillon School of Business professor is helping him reach his entrepreneurial goals.

Alumni 3 min read
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