Meet Shining Student Pii-taa Kyaa-tsis, Walker English

Kinesiology student Walker English didn't have far to go when he chose ULethbridge. He grew up in nearby Fort Macleod, Alberta. The strong sense of community he's found on campus has helped him excel.

Q & A with Saffren Colbourne

ULethbridge Bachelor of Nursing student Saffren Colbourne is making a difference for LGBTQ2S+ students in healthcare.

Meet Kathryn DeLucia-Burk, Human Resources, Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I came to ULethbridge as a student in 2018, the same year I moved here from Connecticut in the U.S. to be with my wife,

Faculty of Education LEGACY (2008): Four decades of dedication and hard work by faculty and staff have built one of Canada's most highly regarded teacher education programs

The success of the Faculty of Education has always been rooted in a strong sense of community, a close working relationship with the teaching profession, school districts and relevant educational stakeholders and a shared commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Shining Graduate Kathleen Mah

"I chose to study at Lethbridge because I knew it would give me the opportunity to become my own person. The city is a great place to live and the University has been a dream come true for me. I feel like this place is my home."

Faculty of Education LEGACY (2008): Drs. Richard Butt and Rick Mrazek on the path of graduate studies and research

In 1984, the Faculty of Education introduced the University of Lethbridge's first master's degree—the Master's of Education—and paved the way in graduate programming at the University of Lethbridge.

Dr. Noella Piquette’s broad research interests have also fueled her love for learning

"The University of Lethbridge name just kept coming up as the crown jewel for Faculties of Education," Dr. Noella Piquette.

Shining Student Mark Lea

Shining Student Mark Lea has immersed himself in uLethbridge's liberal education foundation to improve his intellectual and practical skills. He has completed independent and applied studies in chemistry while continuing to pursue his love of music.

Dr. Carmen Mombourquette: from educating students to educating teachers

"I worked hard, I loved what I did, and at the end of the day, I hope I made a difference in the lives of others.” Dr. Carmen Mombourquette, Faculty of Education.

Meet Tony Stannard (BSc '05, BMgt '12), Dhillon School of Business, Trading Room manager

As the manager of the Trading Room, Tony is able to use both his BSC in computer science and his BMgt. In addition to two diplomas he completed earlier, he's now working on an MBA.

Meet Nanda Stannard (BMgt '05), Library, library operations specialist

In addition to her full-time role as library operations specialist, Nanda Stannard, who speaks three languages, is a summer sessional instructor in Modern Languages.

Department of Art honours student excellence with annual awards

Read about some of the recipients of the Department of Art awards and view their artwork.

A fierce advocate for human rights, Senator Kim Pate, shares her knowledge and wisdom with Incarcerated Women class

"Incarcerated Women will leave you with the ability to emphasize with people from all walks of life and assist you in unlearning your unconscious biases to see our society and our systems in a completely different light for the better." – Kristine Ward, 4th-year philosophy student

Shining Graduate Deanna Andreschefski

Shining Student Deanna Andreschefski isn't rushing through her uLethbridge degree. Instead, she is taking every advantage to learn and grow by participating in work-integrated learning opportunities and spreading her course load through the summer months.

Jessica Hodson (MC ’22) recipient of the School of Graduate Studies Medal of Merit, Master of Counselling and the Gold Medal of the Governor General

Faculty of Education's Jessica Hodson (MC ’22) was awarded the School of Graduate Studies Medal of Merit, Master of Counselling, as well as the Gold Medal of the Governor General, for the student with the highest academic standing at graduate level.

School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Education recipient: Teri Hartman (BA/BEd ’02, MEd ’22)

High school English teacher Teri Hartman (BA/BEd ’02, MEd ’22) explored ways to remove the shackles from writing education in her thesis and, as a result, earned the University of Lethbridge School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Education for 2022.

Jace Riehl (BSc (Co-op) ‘21) lands his dream job directly out of university

"I think the co-op program is essential for this and absolutely crucial to making the most out of your experience at university.” Jace Riehl (BSc (Co-op) ‘21) graduates this fall with his BSc in computer science and more than three years of work experience.

Co-op gave Skylar Nikkel a solid foundation for the future

Skylar Nikkel (Sky) is a fifth-year applied statistics student with a minor in computer science and a geography concentration. Combining her enthusiasm for research and keenness for a challenge, Sky has completed three agriculture and research-related co-op work terms.

Five reasons adult learners have an advantage

Returning to school can be daunting, encompassing worries such as balancing family, school and career, and learning new technologies, but the pros far outweigh any potential drawbacks.

Dr. Michelle Hogue (MEd '04), chief marshal and professor and coordinator of the Indigenous Student Success Cohort

Dr. Michelle Hogue, as chief marshal, will be leading graduands in their walk up the hill during the first in-person ceremonies since the pandemic began.

Shining Student Emily Hagens

uLethbridge is the university for Shining Student Emily Hagens because it is big enough to offer students great opportunities but small enough to allow students to make the connections they need in order to take advantage of those opportunities.

Q&A with Shining Graduate Alyssa No Runner (Ahkoiinnimakii)

Participating in research as an undergraduate student allowed Alyssa No Runner (Ahkoiinnimakii) (BSc '22) to learn about ways to educate the academic and non-indigenous community on Indigenous culture.

Darren Van Essen will cross the stage in recognition of his degree received in 2020

We recently caught up with Darren Van Essen (BSc '20) to find out where the world of medicine has taken him since graduating in 2020, and what it means to him to finally cross the stage at our convocation celebrations on June 1, 2022.

Dr. Marta Gerasymchuk reflects on her ULethbridge experience

Dr. Marta Gerasymchuk (PhD '22) spent many nights studying in the library for her PhD in biomolecular science, often sleeping on a yoga mat between study sessions.

Q&A with Dhillon School of Business shining graduate Keean Lehtinen

Ulethbridge Dhillon graduate Keean Lehtinen (BMgt '22) hasn't waited until graduation to put his educational experience to work. Here Keean speaks about how his experiences, like promoting grassroots change in the community through co-op and dinner with the premier, have shaped his perspectives.