Faculty of Arts & Science

Dr. Habiba Kadiri

“Women have historically played important roles in initiating societal transformations, so I hope new generations of women will engage more with mathematical careers to have a meaningful impact in our society.”

Steph Elder

“I love the impact I can have on my community by sharing my passion while still fiddling and tinkering with things, just now sharing the journey with the younger generation.”

Dr. Laura Chasmer

“By working together in a group, we are better equipped to solve the World's biggest problems than by trying to solve them on our own.”

Shannon Healy Knibb (BSc Co-op '20)

"Each opportunity led to the next, and I was able to get involved in research in the fields of neuroscience, agriculture, microbiology and cell biology." - Shannon Healy Knibb (BSc Co-op '20)

Black History is everyone’s history: Read Maleeka Thomas' speech from the BHM Opening Event

During the Black History Month Opening Event on Wednesday, February 1, Maleeka Thomas shared a passionate speech about why it’s important to honour and celebrate Black history, not just for one month, but for always. Read her speech in its entirety.

Gaining hands-on research experience: Cayley Fleischman

Neuroscience and psychology student Cayley Fleischman spent her summer working on a great research initiative with Dr. Robin Gibb called Building Brains Together.

Shining Student Ally De Jonge

Shining Student Ally De Jonge discovered archaeology by taking courses outside of her major. This past summer, she was privileged to be part of a team of students to excavate at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.

How the Indigenous Student Success Cohort Helped Shining Student Siksiikakoan, Shane McDougall Thrive

The Indigenous Student Success Cohort (ISSC) supported Siksiikakoan (Blackfootman), Shane McDougall on his return to school decades after he graduated high school.

Gaining hands-on research experience: Erin Cantwell

Erin Cantwell spent her summer starting a new section of her research journey in Investigating the Potential Long-Term Neuroanatomical Consequences of Chronic High-CBD Cannabis Use.

Gaining hands-on research experience: Alex Engel

Kinesiology and psychology student Alex Engel got the amazing opportunity to spend his summer working with Dr. Paige Pope on her current research Move More, Sit Less.

Shining Student Jody Villemaire

Having learned from the Faculty's most influential people, Shining Student Jody Villemaire's path has been illuminated in ways she never could've imagined. She is incredibly thankful for the possibilities that opened up as a result of being here.

Shining Student Julia Stroud

In diving headfirst into the world of research, Shining Student Julia Stroud decided to make herself uncomfortable to try something she had no predisposition to, and she's glad she did as her career path has been positively changed.

Shining Student Rupert Quintana

Shining Student Rupert Quintana is pursuing a degree in political science, and while he says it is taking “longer than usual” to complete his studies, he is still on track and committed to a professional degree in law once he graduates.

Shining Student Karina Almeida Villalba

A ULethbridge, Shining Student Karina Almeida Villalba overcame diversity and became the person she "always wanted to be,” thanks partly to unparalleled encouragement from her professors and a supportive environment.

Shining Student Ciara Russell-Baker

Many things drew Shining Student Ciara Russell-Baker to ULethbridge, including its close-knit community and phenomenal recommendations from alums. But the thing that sealed the deal was attending Open House, as everyone she met was incredibly encouraging.

Shining Student Ashley Vuong

From a very young age, some people know exactly what they want to do when they "grow up." For Shining Student Ashley Vuong, her calling was to become a teacher. And while she changed majors from biological sciences to chemistry after her first semester, she has never wavered from becoming a teacher.

Shining Student Ryley Gelinas (BA '20)

The academic journey for Ryley Gelinas (BA '20) may continue in the same space she completed her undergraduate degree, but it has changed to reflect where she is going. While Ryley began her studies as an English major, she fell in love with history, and the rest is ‘history,’ so to speak.

Shining Student Dustin Snider

Dustin Snider participated in an exciting applied study where he researched Long-toed salamanders through the Southern Alberta Rockies. Dustin chose environmental science at ULethbridge because of the smaller class sizes, welcoming atmosphere and the opportunity to build connections with faculty.

Dr. Arundhati Dasgupta, Associate Professor, Department of Physics & Astronomy

Galileo inspired Dr. Arundhati Dasgupta to study physics when she was a Grade 7 student.

How one ULethbridge alumnus' painful past sparked a new business and brighter future

ULethbridge Alumnus, Nathir Haimoun overcomes setbacks caused by the Syrian war by starting his own moving business. Find out how a substantial award and mentorship from a Dhillon School of Business professor is helping him reach his entrepreneurial goals.

Archaeology students unlock secrets of the past at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

For archaeology students, getting their hands dirty is a highlight of their education. This past summer, archaeology undergraduate and graduate students had the chance to get grit under their fingernails during a field school at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.

Getting ahead during the mid-semester grind: What your profs want you to know

Whether you’re in your first term at the University of Lethbridge or your last, the mid-semester stress can really start to take a toll on even the most experienced of students.

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.