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.

ULethbridge to celebrate its first inclusive education graduates at convocation

Cassandra Guilbert and Maggie MacKay are the first students to receive a certificate of achievement through ULethbridge's inclusive education initiative.

Q & A with Shining Graduate LJ Good Eagle

We caught up with LJ Good Eagle (BHSc '21), class of 2021, about his time at ULethbridge and what returning to campus for this year's Convocation ceremony means to him.

2021 graduate Kaleigh Watson reclaims convocation

It's been a year and a half since Kaleigh Watson (BFA/BMgt '21) graduated. We caught up with her to find out where her degrees have taken her and why returning to Lethbridge to participate in convocation means so much.

Q&A with Shining Graduate Mahfooz Abdul Azeez

Mahfooz Azeez (BSc Co-op '22) tells us about his experience as an international student at the University of Lethbridge. Mahfooz came to Canada from Kerala, South India, and made the most of his studies in Canada.

Taylor Burke hopes to use her training not only in her own teaching, but in mentoring other teachers as well

"I think the most important lesson I learned from my Master's experience is the value of prioritizing the things that inspire curiosity and excitement and that encourage us to pursue our passions

Q & A with Shining Graduate Maria Wilson

Spring 2022 graduate Maria Wilson shared with us some of her key take-aways and memories from her time at ULethbridge.

Q & A with Shining Graduate Karleen Burns

Karleen Burns, a 2022 graduate, shared some of her most memorable experiences and lessons she learned throughout her Bachelor of Health Sciences program at ULethbridge.

Q & A with Shining Graduate Lauren Reimer

Meet Lauren Reimer, Bachelor of Nursing, Class of 2022

Q&A with Shining Graduate Quinn Larder

Quinn Larder (BFA '22) graduates this spring. At ULethbridge, Quinn took part in numerous mainstage theatrical productions and was the recipient of the prestigious Play Right Prize in 2020.

Q&A with Shining Graduate Jared Gyorffy

Jared Gyorffy (BFA '20) is a recent graduate in the Faculty of Fine Arts, earning a degree in new media with great distinction in 2020.

Avery Raine finishes her education a winner

Avery Raine (BA '22) took a risk moving to Lethbridge for post-secondary, but says she is immensely grateful for the time she has spent earning her degree at the University of Lethbridge.