English - ULethbridge Stories

Shining Student Danika Tarasewich

Meet Danika Tarasewich, a student whose path at ULethbridge has been defined by resilience, curiosity, and a genuine connection to the community.

2025 Play Right Prize winners create compelling written tales

Tales of friendship, youth and motherhood are the topics of the winning scripts of the 2025 Play Right Prize Competition.

Shining Student Niihtaapookaa (Old Man River Child), Tatiana Weasel Moccasin

At the University of Lethbridge, Niihtaapookaa (Old Man River Child), Tatiana Weasel Moccasin has worked as a research assistant, travelled to Mexico for school, and embraced opportunities to enhance her creativity through creative writing and Indigenous art courses.

Shining Student Indie MacGarva

Meet Indie MacGarva, an English major at ULethbridge whose journey is fuelled by a love for storytelling and a determination to carve out her path in publishing.

Dr. David Kootnikoff, Instructor of English, Faculty of Arts & Science

Dr. David Kootnikoff is a dedicated scholar who earned three master's before completing a doctoral degree. He has taught and worked as a journalist in Japan and Hong Kong.

Shining Student Nicola Alvarez

Nicola Alvarez credits professors for pushing her toward a level of success she had never dreamed of and a path that includes research and work in the realm of emerging Filipino literature and Filipino diasporic literature.

Shining Graduate Cody Chipman

Having just accepted his first teaching position directly out of university, Cody Chipman (BA/BEd '24) attributes much of his success to his loved ones and support network. He now prepares to embark on yet another journey as his family eagerly awaits the arrival of a new addition.

Shining Student Neal Smith, English major

By embracing the English program at the University of Lethbridge, Neal Smith found his true academic home, guided by professors who encouraged him in writing and storytelling.

Honouring the life and work of Chava Rosenfarb, a prominent Canadian Yiddish writer

Professor Emerita of English Goldie Morgentaler attended events in Lodz, Poland as part of the celebrations for her mother during The Year of Chava Rosenfarb (LLD '06).

Dr. Chava Rosenfarb to be honoured for literary achievements in her hometown in Poland

Dr. Chava Rosenfarb will be honoured posthumously in her native Poland for a lifetime of literary achievements. Attending on behalf of the late Rosenfarb, an Honorary Degree Recipient, will be her daughter, Dr. Goldie Morgentaler, a professor emerita of English.

ULethbridge offers pathway to degree in Canadian Law at Australia's Bond University

If you're looking for a legal career, have a desire to enter the workplace as quickly as possible, and studying in a tropical setting appeals to you, check out the new dual degree program, offered jointly by ULethbidge and Bond University in Australia.

Faculty of Arts & Science welcomes Dr. Noa Reich

The Faculty of Arts & Science would like to introduce Dr. Noa Reich, who will be teaching subjects including Victorian literature in the Department of English. Noa found plenty of inspiration at home for her chosen career path.

Defying expectations, embracing passion, and crafting a future: Mercy Trinh's ULethbridge experience

After breaking through the societal expectations placed upon her, Mercy Trinh realized that her true passion lay in English, rather than pursuing a degree in science.

Shining Student Sanaa Jiwani is embarking on a journey of growth and mentorship at ULethbridge

From being a mentor to engaging in experiential learning, Sanaa Jiwani has embraced opportunities for growth. As Sanaa says, "Feeling uncomfortable really is a sign of growth." Her story inspires new students to embrace change and pursue their dreams at ULethbridge.

Makayla Koshuta: 2023 Dhillon School of Business academic gold medal winner

Makayla Koshuta (BA/BMgt '23) is the recipient of the 2023 undergraduate gold medal for the Dhillon School of Business. Here she talks about her time in co-op and stresses the value of taking advantage of every opportunity that's available.

How ULethbridge alumnus Jason Wegner is creating safe spaces for students by sharing his journey with Bipolar 1 Disorder

Opening up about his journey with Bipolar 1 Disorder has become a superpower in Jason Wegner's practice as a middle school teacher.

Shining Student Aleah Bastien (BA ‘21)

Aleah Bastien (BA '21) discovered her passion for research and activism as an undergrad at ULethbridge. With the encouragement of her professors, she is working towards finishing her master's thesis for her MA in women and gender studies.

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.

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.

Shining Student Annaliese Downey

Shining Student Annaliese Downey found a passion outside of her major that led to an incredibly rewarding research project.

Angelica Peters (BA (Co-op) '21) confidently pursued experiences and definitely took some risks in the process

Shining Graduate Angelica Peters (BA Co-op '21) embraced every opportunity at uLethbridge and learned more than she ever believed possible.

The UL50 Golden Jubilee award helped Alexis Kelly (BA '21) worry less about money and focus more on the uLethbridge experience

Alexis Kelly (BA '21) was selected to win a $10,000 award based on her high school academic performance and the strength of her personal essay. This funding helped her worry less about paying for school so that she could truly embrace campus life, taking every opportunity to learn and grow.

How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Makayla Koshuta

In this undergraduate research profile, we speak to Makayla Koshuta, who is spending her summer vacation researching how the pandemic has impacted consumer behaviour.

Incorporating Blackfoot Values into Early Education: Kate Lawless (BA/BEd ’21)

Not being Indigenous, Kate Lawless (BA/BEd ’21) was concerned about appropriating and teaching aspects of a culture not her own. So she approached Faculty of Education instructor and Blackfoot Elder Don Shade for advice.

Blair Palmer Yoxall (BA '18) Bleeds Ink Onto the Pages of Western Novel

"I wanted to write a western that my grandfather would have loved and that my grandfather should have been able to read when he was alive." Blair Palmer Yoxall (BA ‘18) is writing a feminist Métis ‘western,’ centred on Métis women and children in 1885 during the North-West Resistance.