Alumni

Diverse skill set aids geography graduate Banting in professional career

For geography alumnus James Banting (BSc ’09, MSc ’16), the University of Lethbridge was the environment he needed to discover his passion. He started with general science, looked at political science and finally settled on geography.

Igniting a Passion for Inclusivity in Post-Secondary Education

Calgary campus alumna says the Dhillon School of Business is a game-changer for immigrant students from all over the world

Employee Spotlight: Jesse Malinsky (BA '98)

Get to know alumnus Jesse Malinsky, Access Services supervisor in the University Library

Shining Student | Jennifer Ralph (BMus '18) - Education

This week’s Shining Student, also a University of Lethbridge alumna, knew she wanted a personalized university experience. During a visit to uLethbridge for Student-for-a-Day, she found a supportive environment, welcoming professors and experiences to help hone her teaching skills. Meet Jen!

Employee Spotlight: Sharon Lawson (BEd '88)

Get to know alumna Sharon Lawson, Administrative Support in the Faculty of Health Sciences Dean's Office

Employee Spotlight: Teresa Heyburn (BFA '88)

Get to know Teresa Heyburn, uLethbridge Fine Arts alumna and the Department of Drama's Costume Shop manager.

Employee Spotlight: Dr. Laura Keffer-Wilkes (MSc '12, PhD '16)

Dr. Laura Keffer-Wilkes has worn plenty of hats during her time at the U of L, including being one of the founders of Spooky Science.

Creating a Brighter Future for Elementary School Students

Working with a local elementary school, uLethbridge alumna and neuroscience researcher Dr. Robbin Gibb is taking leading brain research right into the classroom.

Ten Thousand Coffees Builds Connections Between Students and Alumni

Thanks to a grant from RBC Future Launch, uLethbridge is connecting alumni and students through Ten Thousand Coffees.

Scholarship Honours Dua's Passion for Learning and Knowledge

The late Dr. Bhagwan Dua always made students a top priority and now a scholarship in his name will honour his legacy.

Hockey Award Honours Love of the Game

The Seamus Daley Memorial Hockey Award keeps players on campus and on the ice.

Siblings Pull Together to Fight Parkinson's

Siblings Eleanor (Hummel) Smith (BEd ’91), Bernie Hummel and Ruth Hummel Thomson (MA ’10) have established the George and Alice Hummel Neuroscience Award in honour of their parents.

Bryn Hewko (MFA ’16): 2018 Young Alumnus of the Year

A bright, engaging and innovative entrepreneur, Bryn Hewko has already made huge inroads into the cinema industry and worked with some long trusted and recognizable brands while providing new media students and recent grads internships and employment opportunities.

Bill Spenceley (BSc ’81): 2018 Alumnus of the Year

A business leader with a strong research background, alumnus Bill Spenceley has guided his local company to worldwide success, all while taking a leading role in environmental sustainability and empowering the next generation of uLethbridge students through collaborative projects and ventures.

Students set sail for a Semester at Sea

Gift provides students global perspectives, international and intercultural skills and the knowledge to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world.

Visionary Donor Imagines Possibilities for a New Science Facility

One visionary donor began imagining possibilities for a new science building long before the shovels hit the ground.

Varzaris Invest in the Future of Science at uLethbridge

Years of planning, consultation and collaboration, combined with the leadership and support of individuals and organizations, are making the vision for our Science and Academic Building a reality.

Chandler Family Provides Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

A gift to assist students with disabilities provides much more than accessible education.

Donation from Boora Family Funds New Scholarship

Recognizing the value of education and the strength of community, the Boora family gives back.

Local Family Gives to Addictions Research

The new Tom and Lillian Beswick Fellowship Award in Addictions Research at the Canadian Centre for Behavioral Neuroscience could help crack the code on addiction.

Alumna Funds Scholarship for Students Who Are Parents

A uLethbridge alumna is making university life easier for students who are also parents.

Pronghorns Achieve Rugby Greatness

Nearly 20 years after the program was founded, University of Lethbridge Pronghorns Rugby knows what it is, having confidently carved out a recognizable identity.

Honouring a Life while Celebrating Learning

In 2012, the Penny family gifted the landmark Capital Furniture building to uLethbridge. Though new life has since been breathed into the building, it's true significance rests in its namesake: The University of Lethbridge Dr. Foster James Penny Building, and the young man's life it honours.

Volunteer earns student Sovereign's Medal from Governor General

Neuroscience and psychology major Imogen Pohl was awarded the Governor General of Canada's Sovereign Medal for Volunteers by Governor General Dr. Julie Payette (DSc '05) in 2018.

Student and alumni business-venture welcomes newcomers and appetites

A group of uLethbridge students and alumni have cooked up a delicious new project to provide city newcomers employment and integration opportunities, one meal at a time.