Giving - ULethbridge Stories

Abbondànza revival brings community together in support of Fine Arts

At the University of Lethbridge, the Faculty of Fine Arts continues to lead with passion, purpose and vision — a commitment fully realized through the success of its 2025 Abbondànza celebration.

Remembering Dean Gallimore (BMgt ’84)

Dean Gallimore (BMgt '84) will be remembered for how he leveraged his professional accomplishments to effect long-lasting change in his community, advocate for post-secondary education and create pathways to success for the next generation of students.

Empowering Futures: The Labuhn Family’s Commitment to Indigenous Leadership and Reconciliation

At the University of Lethbridge, the Labuhn family’s deep-rooted commitment to community-building and education will leave a lasting mark on Indigenous students and reconciliation efforts through the Labuhn Family Indigenous Impact Prize.

Paving roads to success: The Boulet family's commitment to supporting student teachers in rural placements

Toby and Bernie Boulet are taking a significant step in supporting the next generation of educators by championing the Faculty of Education's new initiative, Paving Roads to Success — a fundraising campaign that addresses the support needs of third-year student teachers pursuing rural placements.

Celebrating the life and legacy of Coach Ric Suggitt

Rugby is a sport that attracts people with big personalities – players, spectators and coaches alike. Ric Suggitt was a prime example of the larger-than-life types the sport attracts.

The Dr. Doug Inglis and Jenny Gusse Memorial Fund

Dr. Doug Inglis' and Jenny Gusse's lives were all about discovery, living to explore and push limits personally and professionally.

A legacy of leadership

There’s a history of philanthropy at the University of Lethbridge that is rooted in meaningful and personal relationships between donors and the institution they support.

Celebrating three decades of Indigenous student support

For more than 30 years, an endowment established by TC Energy has provided critical support for Indigenous programs at ULethbridge.

Supporting our students

ULethbridge Chancellors, past and present, know the value that supporting students holds.

Inspiring global citizens

Study abroad and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities help change perspectives, create motivated learners and transform students into game-changing global citizens.

Robertson Philipp Family Prize illuminates the impact of a liberal education

The Robertson Philipp Family Prize was established to support students while bringing recognition to the benefits of a liberal education.

Advocacy work earns Mars Jesson recognition as first VandenHoek Schlachter Pride Award recipient

Mars Jesson, a psychology major and co-chair of Q-Space at the University of Lethbridge, is the first recipient of the VandenHoek Schlachter Pride Award. This recognition celebrates Jesson's commitment to supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ community on campus and beyond.

Dexter Johnson Award in Music honours young leader

In just 15 short years, Dexter Johnson left a lasting impression on countless people – classmates, bandmates teachers. It’s said that even total strangers were touched by his kindness, warmth and playful sense of humour.

The Sound of Success

Longtime ULethbridge supporters, Dr. Ron and Mrs. Joyce Sakamoto, continue to shape the future of the entertainment business with awards for Digital Audio Arts students.

A legacy of gratitude for higher education: How the Wigham Family impact is still being felt in the Faculty of Education

Darol and Evelyn Wigham’s history of generosity roots back to one main thing: gratitude for their own paths through life.

New endowed scholarship helps registered nurses pursue graduate studies at the University of Lethbridge

After a group of local nurses fundraised over several years, the Dr. Shannon Spenceley Legacy of Nursing Scholarship was established to help registered nurses who want to pursue graduate studies at ULethbridge.

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.

Supporting academic excellence and on-the-job experience

The Bruce McKillop WIL Excellence Award names its first recipient.

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.

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.

Semester at Sea opportunity a perfect fit for successful student

Thanks to a scholarship made available through the Brawn Family Foundation, University of Lethbridge student Taylor Williams is getting the learning opportunity of a lifetime through Semester at Sea.

Mirroring modern classrooms: Faculty of Education alumni support room renovations

As classes began for the Fall 2023 term, a pair of busy classrooms in Turcotte Hall had received a significant makeover, aimed at better preparing student teachers for what they will step into in the field.

Makers Making Change: Assistive and adaptive technologies being developed through Agility Innovation Zone

Creative minds are coming together in the Agility Innovation Zone to build adaptive and assistive tools that help remove barriers for people with disabilities.

CIBC helps students discover pathways to employment

Since its launch in Spring 2020, the CIBC Navigator Program has focused on expanding the inclusivity and accessibility of ULethbridge’s co-operative education program, which combines real-world work experience with academic studies.

Donor gifts advance inclusion and diversity

A post-secondary education turns dreams into reality and should be within reach for everyone. ULethbridge is committed to assisting all students, and potential students, by removing barriers so they may be successful in their studies and beyond.