Alumni

Boosting your resume with bioinformatics

The Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics was the perfect way for Melissa Ota (BSc Co-op '21, GC '22) to improve her job prospects in a rapidly growing field.

How Small-Town Attitudes Lead to Big City Careers

If you think your dreams of a rewarding, fast-paced international career are too big, think again. Global opportunities for University of Lethbridge grads are ready and waiting, and not just for business majors.

International Success Built on a Liberal Education

There's never just one way to achieve success, but uLeth graduate Kevin Legg found that a solid foundation in liberal education was the best route for him.

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Siikimiikatopii, Cody Lyle Wells

Surviving through a pandemic is an experience DSB grad Siikimiikatopii, Cody Lyle Wells (BMgt '22) won't soon forget. Here he tells us more about his ULethbridge experience, including the role he hopes to play on the Blood Tribe and what he plans to do with his education.

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Nicole Phillips

Nicole Phillips (BA '22) graduates this fall with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in a general major in the humanities with streams in English, history and fine arts. At ULethbridge, Nicole took the road less travelled and stumbled upon opportunities she never dreamed of.

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Aaron Charchuk

Aaron Charchuk (BSc '22) graduates this fall with a Bachelor of Science majoring in environmental science. At ULethbridge, scholarships helped Aaron spend less time worrying about his budget and more time on his studies and extracurriculars.

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Tanner Lapointe

Tanner LaPointe (BMus '22) graduates this fall with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, achieving Great Distinction in his studies.

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Crystal Mulik

Crystal Mulik (BSc '22) graduates this fall with a Bachelor of Science majoring in psychology. Professors at ULethbridge influenced Crystal’s research interests and scientific aspirations.

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Amber Pritchard

Amber Pritchard (BHSc '22) graduates this fall with a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in public health, with a minor in aboriginal heath.

Leonard Brooks - School of Graduate Studies Medal of Merit, Master of Arts

Graduate student and alum Leo Brooks (BMus '96, MA '22) earns his second ULethbridge degree this fall. His decision to return to school was inspired by his desire to bring music

Q & A with fall 2022 graduate Brady Simpson

Get to know Master of Science in Management (marketing) graduate Brady Simpson (BMgt Co-op '19, MSc (Mgt) '22) as he shares his experiences at ULethbridge.

Connecting with school of graduate studies silver medal of merit, master of arts Mariah Besplug

Connect with Master of Arts (geography) graduate Mariah Besplug (BA/BEd '18, MA '22 as she shares her experiences from ULethbridge and celebrates winning the School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Arts.

Samantha Newton: 2022 Faculty of Fine Arts academic gold medal winner

Samantha Newton (BFA '22) is the 2022 recipient of the Faculty of Fine Arts Gold Medal. Read more about her achievements at ULethbridge!

Connecting with 2022 Faculty of Arts & Science academic gold medal winner (arts), Monica Lockett

Monica Lockett (BA '22) is the recipient of the 2022 undergraduate gold medal (arts) for the Faculty of Arts & Science. She was also awarded the Canadian Sociology Association’s Outstanding Student Award in addition to several other awards in support of her research.

Connecting with 2022 Faculty of Arts & Science academic gold medal winner (science), Sam Gerrand

Sam Gerrand (BSc '22) is the recipient of the 2022 undergraduate gold medal (science) for the Faculty of Arts & Science. Sam was inspired by a wildfire that burned near his childhood home to better understand the effects of wildfires on landscapes.

Iikaisskini (Low Horn) Gathering Centre opens in honour of Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc '72, DASc '04)

Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc '72, DASc '04) knows the importance of education and champions the pursuit of knowledge in everything he does, which is strikingly evident in his work on Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being.

Faculty of Education Profile: Integrating a diverse artistic lens to a multi-task work world, Suzanne Atkinson (BFA '00)

"We work so well together. I think the reputation of the Education department is very strong because it’s a great group of people" — Suzanne Atkinson, Faculty of Education.

Victoria Steffensen (BFA - New Media ’20) creates her own path forward as an entrepreneur

Victoria Steffensen (BFA ’20) always had a goal of starting her own business and working for herself. Through completing her degree in new media, graduating from the University of Lethbridge and settling down in rural Alberta, she has accomplished this dream and more.

Faculty of Education profile, Nicole Spence: Baseball, hockey, workouts, half-marathons, golf ... and Student Program Services

It's family first with Nicole Spence—Jayden and Dawson keeping her ever-busy. But in her role as Program Assistant for the Faculty of Education's Student Program Services office it's all about the students. She helps them get them from Point A to Point B as smoothly as possible.

Artist Migueltzinta Solís (MFA '19, PhD '23) reflects on his artistic practice and Pride

Artist and Assistant Professor in Art, Dr. Migueltzinta Solís (MFA '19, PhD '23) reflects on his artistic practice, his research and how he recognizes Pride.

Faculty of Education LEGACY (2008): Drs. Richard Butt and Rick Mrazek on the path of graduate studies and research

In 1984, the Faculty of Education introduced the University of Lethbridge's first master's degree—the Master's of Education—and paved the way in graduate programming at the University of Lethbridge.

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.

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.

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.