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Our graduates are carrying it forward.

Shining Graduate Ma’koyii Aa’poo’wa (Rising Wolf), Allan Blake Tailfeathers perseveres beyond struggle

Overcoming significant personal hardship, Shining Graduand Ma’koyii Aa’poo’wa (Rising Wolf), Allan Blake Tailfeathers demonstrates that anything is possible. Blake’s desire to help others & give back to his community led him to ULethbridge’s Faculty of Health Sciences Addictions Counselling program.

Spring 2024 Convocation 3 min read

CJ Johnson (BHSc '24) — Faculty of Health Sciences Gold Medal

CJ Johnson is passionate about breaking down barriers that hinder access to essential health-care services. She intends to pursue graduate studies and focus on enhancing mental health programs for marginalized groups.

Spring 2024 Convocation 2 min read

Shining Graduate Anika Dirk sees a bright future ahead

Shining graduand Anika Dirk intends to pursue graduate studies and foresees a future working with clients who have experienced trauma, specifically post-traumatic stress disorder.

Spring 2024 Convocation 3 min read

Shining Graduate Ruijie Fan aspires to enhance business sustainability

Ruijie Fan (MSc (Mgt) '24), an international student hailing from Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, came to the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) in Finance and a Master of Finance from the University of Manitoba already under his belt.

Spring 2024 Convocation 4 min read

Shining Graduate Cameron Beazer

Cameron Beazer’s time at the University of Lethbridge has been marked by moments of revelation and mentorship, notably sparked by Dr. Louise Barrett, whose guidance ignited Cameron's passion for academic pursuits, culminating in a BSc with majors in neuroscience and psychology.

Spring 2024 Convocation 3 min read

Shining Graduate Samantha Scott's ULethbridge journey took a change of course

Samantha Scott (BA Co-op '24) credits the University's liberal education philosophy with helping her find the right career path, and since then she's taken every opportunity to separate herself from the rest of the crowd in the world of work.

Spring 2024 Convocation 4 min read

New Media internships build skills for students & alumni

The New Media program at the University of Lethbridge provides technical skills needed in a rapidly changing digital world, focusing on critical thinking, creativity, ideation and communication – all important criteria when working with clients and organizations.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Therapeutic Recreation graduate creates unique equine art program

Amanda Ervin developed a unique program using expressive arts for the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association.

Therapeutic Recreation 3 min read

Creating a legacy for rural well-being

A passion for science spurred Christine Burton and her twin daughters, Beverly and Tracy, to create the Burton Family Bursary for Women. As rural physicians, Beverly and Tracy and their fellow doctors at The Associate Clinic in Pincher Creek also established a scholarship.

Giving 4 min read

Supporting academic excellence and on-the-job experience

The Bruce McKillop WIL Excellence Award names its first recipient.

Giving 2 min read

Alumna Laurel Scott’s (BFA - Art ’21) Anderson Hall mural reflects serene southern Alberta landscape

As you walk into Anderson Hall, you will be greeted by a grand, new sight.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Music Alumna Zoe Pepper (BMus '23) shines onstage

University of Lethbridge alumna Zoe Pepper (BMus '23) continues to shine onstage in her career as an actor, dancer and singer.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Alumni couple’s enduring love story took root at University of Lethbridge

Alumni Don and Judi Hall fondly recall their first meeting at the University of Lethbridge, their journey together for more than five decades and their time as struggling married students and their desire to give back in the form of a scholarship.

Giving 4 min read

Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister on International Day of Women and Girls in Science: be the difference

Alumna Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister provides words of inspiration and reflects on her own journey as a woman in science, to mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

International Day of Women & Girls in Science 3 min read

Honouring Helen Piper's legacy through support for Indigenous ULethbridge students

Wâpanacâhkos (Morning Star) Helen Piper’s unshakable resolve to further her education despite significant setbacks has inspired a generous gift in her memory to help future Indigenous University of Lethbridge students.

Giving 6 min read

Julie Henderson stays close to her roots

Dhillon School of Business graduate, Julie Henderson didn't have to go far to find her dream job. As a major in human resources and labor relations, she secured a position within the University of Lethbridge's own human resources department.

Dhillon School of Business 3 min read

Yisstsiiyi production a historic first for the University of Lethbridge

Marshall Vielle (BFA - Dramatic Arts ’17) is making history on the University of Lethbridge Mainstage. Marshall, along with fellow Making Treaty 7 members Caleigh Crow and Neil Fleming, are bringing the institution’s first Indigenous-led and created production to the stage.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Alumnus pays tribute in autobiography to vital role University of Lethbridge played in achieving his dream

The University of Lethbridge figures prominently in the recently-published autobiography of alumnus Desmond (Dez) Kamara, so it's only fitting the book will be launched here as well.

Alumni 3 min read

Play Right Prize helps students launch careers as script writers

The true impact of student awards and scholarships can sometimes be measured through the success of students in their respective fields.

Giving 3 min read

Recognizing our outstanding Alumni Award winners

The University of Lethbridge Alumni Achievement Awards and the ULethbridge Honour Society inductees are about recognizing and celebrating alumni who are shining examples of what it means to be a ULethbridge graduate.

Alumni 6 min read

Iinaatsii'swaawaakaasaakii (Pretty Spider Woman), Taylor Little Mustache, aspires to lead the next generation of learners

Iinaatsii'swaawaakaasaakii (Pretty Spider Woman), Taylor Little Mustache (BA/BEd '19, MEd '23)has found comfort and community as a lifelong learner and graduate at the University of Lethbridge.

Fall 2023 Convocation 5 min read

Jesse Aspinall (BSc '20, MSc '23) monitors post-fire regeneration using remote sensing

With a master’s in geography, Jesse Aspinall (BSc '20, MSc '23) hopes to continue to grow professionally and personally in a field he is passionate about, wherever that should take him.

School of Graduate Studies 2 min read

Shining Graduate Sooyi'kitstaki (Water Offering), Christine Scout-Bastien

With a degree in psychology, Christine Scout-Bastien (BA ’23) has gained an appreciation for the benefits that come with truly listening to, and communicating with those around her, whether they are peers or professors.

Fall 2023 Convocation 3 min read

Shining Graduate Behroo Mirza Agha

From her very first class at the University of Lethbridge Dr. Behroo Mirza Agha (BSc '16, MSc '18, PhD '23) knew she made a great choice of study and post-secondary institution.

Fall 2023 Convocation 2 min read

Shining Graduate Jasmine Rodak

With a degree in kinesiology, Jasmine Rodak (BA ’23) has excelled academically while forging meaningful connections with professors and peers. Her experiences range from active participation in the local hockey community to valuable life lessons, emphasizing physical health and resilience.

Fall 2023 Convocation 2 min read
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