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Shining graduate Peace Emmanuel: How getting involved transforms your degree experience

Bachelor of Management student Peace Emmanual (BSc '21, BMgt '24) embraced every opportunity of her Dhillon School of Business experience. From her leadership in the Dhillon Business Student Association, to attending

Fall 2024 Convocation 3 min read

Shining Graduate Jacqueline Eshun

An ambitious student from Kumasi, Ghana, Jacqueline has tackled the challenges of higher education with remarkable resilience, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fall 2024 Convocation 2 min read

Gene Lublinkhof, Director, Major Capital Projects, Facilities

Working in the Capital Projects office (now Campus Development), Gene Lublinkhof has had a hand in planning many of the recent building projects on campus, including Science Commons. In addition, he was in charge of many renovation and maintenance projects in all areas of campus.

Faculty & Staff 3 min read

Shining Student Suha Damag

Suha Damag was quite clear about her academic goals before arriving at the university. She holds a masters degree in public health and knew she wanted to pursue a Ph.D with a strong focus on population health, specifically within the health sciences.

Faculty of Health Sciences 4 min read

Shining Fine Arts Graduate I'tsstsimanaki (Fussy Girl) Savannah Delaney-Wolf Child

Faculty of Fine Arts graduate I'tsstsimanaki (Fussy Girl) Savannah Delaney-Wolf Child (BFA - Indigenous Art '24) found her passion in art history and museum studies as a result of her professors, who later become her mentors.

Fall 2024 Convocation 3 min read

Shining Student Sudipta Roy

Sudipta Roy was determined to pursue a career in public health and build a robust academic and research profile in the field. She hopes to contribute to meaningful research that can impact public health policies and practices while also aligning with her interests.

Faculty of Health Sciences 3 min read

Emily Villanueva, Professional Librarian II, Library

Emily Villanueva serves as the Science and Scholarly Communication Librarian at ULethbridge, helping the University community find and use quality information.

Faculty & Staff 2 min read

Dr. Bronwyn Bragg brings new insights to human geography at ULethbridge

As one of the newest faculty members in the Department of Geography at the University of Lethbridge, Dr. Bronwyn Bragg brings extensive expertise in human geography, focusing on labor, migration and the impacts of precarious work on families and communities.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

Shining Student Eshaan Pathak

Balancing the demands of school and a co-op position is no easy feat, especially in a field as rigorous as accounting. For Eshaan Pathak, a Dhillon School of Business student on Calgary Campus,

Calgary Campus 3 min read

Coffee with Nancy

After nearly 35 years of service to ULethbridge, Nancy Walker steps down as Vice-President (Finance & Administration).

Faculty & Staff 6 min read

Artist-designed utility boxes bring colour and creativity to campus

Bringing more art to campus to increase the vibrancy of ULethbridge spaces, several new projects have been unveiled.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Creating a culture of inclusion within the Faculty of Education

In 2023, the ULethbridge OKI sign arrived on campus. This initiative aimed to celebrate Blackfoot culture, language and the important role that “Oki” serves as a symbol of respect, understanding and reconciliation. The Faculty of Education now looks to build on this inclusive effort.

Campus and Facilities 2 min read

Dr. Chelsea Ekstrand, Assistant Professor, Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience

Dr. Chelsea Ekstrand joined ULethbridge in 2020 because of the infrastructure available in Science Commons and the opportunity to help build a world-class human neuroimaging program.

faculty and staff 3 min read

Ruby Kwong: 2023 Eldon Emerson Scholarship Recipient

Ruby Kwong, a Dhillon School of Business student majoring in human resource management and labour relations has reached a significant milestone in her academic and professional journey. The Calgary campus student was the

Calgary Campus 2 min read

Faculty of Fine Arts Signature Events and Performance Series showcases the future of creativity

A thriving arts and culture scene is crucial to a student’s success in their educational programs; the success of fine arts students directly influences the communities in which they grow and express creativity in.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Leo Brooks (BMus '96, MA '22), Partnerships and Commercialization Coordinator, Research and Innovation Services

Leo Brooks, assistant director of Global Drums, also works to drum up partnerships between researchers and stakeholders.

1 min read

From rugby field to classroom: alumna Keegan Brantner returns to ULethbridge as a kinesiology instructor

Keegan Brantner’s (BA Kinesiology '21) career is a compelling blend of athletic and academic achievements. Beginning as a standout rugby player for the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns, she smoothly transitioned into the academic world, focusing on Kinesiology.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

Bringing the joy back to gaming with adaptive technology

University of Lethbridge alumna and recreation therapist Mackenzie Kyfiuk (BTR ’24) is using adaptive gaming equipment for recreation and rehab to return patients back to gaming.

Faculty of Health Sciences 3 min read

ULethbridge alumna and Chief Superintendent for the Calgary Board of Education, Joanne Pitman, is building a legacy of leadership

Recently announced as the new Chief Superintendent for the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) following a nation-wide search, University of Lethbridge alumna, Joanne Pitman felt destined to make her mark in the educational world.

Alumni 5 min read

Dhillon School of Business to start offering Bachelor of Business Administration

In response to the evolving business landscape and to better reflect the comprehensive nature of its curriculum, the Dhillon School of Business at the University of Lethbridge proudly announces the name transition of

Dhillon School of Business 2 min read

Vincent Weiler (BSc '16, MSc '19), Magnetic Resonance Technician, Siemens Biomed Technician, Magnetic Resonance Centre

Vince Weiler is the go-to person for the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility and the U3T MRI. He provides hazard orientation and basic training as part of his role.

faculty and staff 2 min read

Music and psychology alumna, Lauren Vomberg, returns to ULethbridge to teach future generations

As one of the newest faculty members in the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Arts & Science, Lauren Vomberg’s journey reads like a musical with a surprising key change—from a clarinet career cut short to a triumphant return as a music cognition expert.

Faculty of Arts & Science 3 min read

ULethbridge Alumna Jade Oldfield wins international chess award for research on executive function in at-risk youth

Every year, Chess.com selects five students to win a Chessable Research Award. As a corporation with over 100 million subscribers, to say the odds of being selected are one in a million would not be an oversight. Leaving nothing to chance, Jade Oldfield is now a 2024 Chessable Research Award winner.

Alumni 5 min read

Campbell Peat (BA '08, MA '11), Research Facilitator, Research and Innovation Services

Campbell Peat (BA '08, MA '11), Research Facilitator, Research and Innovation Services

Faculty & Staff 1 min read

Celebrating the life and legacy of Coach Ric Suggitt

Rugby is a sport that attracts people with big personalities – players, spectators and coaches alike. Ric Suggitt was a prime example of the larger-than-life types the sport attracts.

Giving 2 min read
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