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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

The Dr. Doug Inglis and Jenny Gusse Memorial Fund

Dr. Doug Inglis' and Jenny Gusse's lives were all about discovery, living to explore and push limits personally and professionally.

A legacy of leadership

There’s a history of philanthropy at the University of Lethbridge that is rooted in meaningful and personal relationships between donors and the institution they support.

Celebrating three decades of Indigenous student support

For more than 30 years, an endowment established by TC Energy has provided critical support for Indigenous programs at ULethbridge.

Supporting our students

ULethbridge Chancellors, past and present, know the value that supporting students holds.

Diana Letts-Piedrahita (BHSc '12), Teaching Development Facilitator, Teaching Centre and Sessional Instructor II, Department of Modern Languages

I am originally from Santiago de Cali, Colombia, and have lived in Canada for the past 23 years, with 21 of those years in Lethbridge.

Colleen Klassen, Agility Innovation Zone Coordinator

As the new Innovation Zone Coordinator for Agility, Klassen is enjoying the mix of administrative and hands-on work.

Faculty of Education graduate Kaye Bonto wants to encourage students' natural curiosities

Witnessing "a-ha moments" and seeing her future students be immersed in learning and creative pursuits that interest them is what excites Faculty of Education student Kaye Bonto most about becoming a teacher.

Inspiring global citizens

Study abroad and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities help change perspectives, create motivated learners and transform students into game-changing global citizens.

Flightless bird study lands graduate student Sara Citron at the Smithsonian

Sara Citron, a PhD student in the University of Lethbridge's Department of Neuroscience, was selected as a Smithsonian Institution Ten-Week Graduate Student Fellow this summer.

Robertson Philipp Family Prize illuminates the impact of a liberal education

The Robertson Philipp Family Prize was established to support students while bringing recognition to the benefits of a liberal education.

Shining Student Dante Gentile

Educator by day and lead guitarist by night, Dante Gentile's journey at the University of Lethbridge has been marked by a passion for teaching and a deep appreciation for those who have inspired his career choices. He now sets his sights on teaching a social studies curriculum that rocks.

Annette Bright signs off on a 43-year career

Annette Bright set her sights on working at the University of Lethbridge before she’d even finished high school. Born and raised in Emerson, Manitoba, she and her sister would travel to Picture

Incorporating the Fine Arts in Indigenous research practices

Researchers in the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge are breaking new ground with an exploration into Indigenous research practices.

Bridging business and culture: Indigenous students’ journey connecting with the Māori people

It was a trip that a group of Indigenous students at the University of Lethbridge are calling life-changing. This past June 14, students from across the University took part in the Dhillon School

Niitsiitaakii (The Only Woman), Chataya Holy Singer (BFA - Indigenous Art '23), Administrative Assistant, Iniskim Indigenous Relations

Chataya Holy Singer always knew she wanted to be an artist so she enrolled in the Indigenous Art Studio program, graduating in 2023. She then joined ULethbridge as Administrative Assistant for Iniskim Indigenous Relations.

Advocacy work earns Mars Jesson recognition as first VandenHoek Schlachter Pride Award recipient

Mars Jesson, a psychology major and co-chair of Q-Space at the University of Lethbridge, is the first recipient of the VandenHoek Schlachter Pride Award. This recognition celebrates Jesson's commitment to supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ community on campus and beyond.

Randy Gettman, Manager, Supply Chain

A native of Coaldale, Randy joined ULethbridge in 2009 as a Purchasing Agent and became Supply Chain Manager in the fall of 2023. He is passionate about being in the mountains and taking road trips into the backcountry.

Nursing students bridging new wellness partnership in Lethbridge

University of Lethbridge third-year nursing students have managed to bridge a partnership between Medical Mercy Canada and Blood Tribe Department of Health as a part of their community health initiative.