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.
The Picture Butte Lions Club establishes an award for visually impaired students In November 2022, the Picture Butte Lions Club provided a $50,000 gift to the University of Lethbridge to establish the Picture Butte Lions Club Award for Visually Impaired Students.
Mrudula Morzaria Scholarship Fund for Students with Disabilities Students with disabilities studying at the University of Lethbridge are now benefitting from a transformational investment from the Ambika Foundation.
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.
Ukrainian Emergency Bursary helps Pronghorns women’s basketball team welcome Ukrainian nationals Serendipitously, ULethbridge had just approved a new Ukrainian Emergency Bursary designed to assist current and new students. A total of 10 two-semester bursaries were approved, providing students with full tuition and housing.
Students to benefit from new TECTERRA bursaries Two new annual bursaries worth $10,000 each will give ULethbridge students studying remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS) or geography a financial boost for the next five years thanks to a donation from TECTERRA.
Enhancing endowed support for students Acknowledging that increased financial support is critical in ensuring a university education remains an option for more students, the University of Lethbridge Board of Governors pledged $10 million in match funds for the establishment of new endowed student scholarships in 2022.
Crooks’ gift helps prepare students for the world of work The Crooks Work-Integrated-Learning Program in Liberal Education gives students like Alieza Cyr the opportunity to use what they learn in the classroom in a work setting.
Jarislowsky Foundation and Scotiabank invest in future leaders Dr. Susan Dieleman is the first Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership at ULethbridge.
Spirit Prize winner Nato’yi’kina’soyi, Hali Heavy Shield (BA/BEd ’06, MEd ’12) blends traditional and contemporary Blackfoot art practices PhD student Nato’yi’kina’soyi, Hali Heavy Shield (BA/BEd ’06, MEd ’12) is the 2023 winner of the Spirit Prize, an award for emerging Indigenous visual artists as they develop their careers and advance their artistic practices.
The Journey is the Destination Celebrating Dr. Mike Mahon, ULethbridge's sixth president and vice-chancellor. Dr. Mike Mahon has helped establish the University of Lethbridge as one of the country’s leading academic and research-intensive universities.
Introducing ULethbridge's 15th Chancellor New University of Lethbridge Chancellor Terry Whitehead (BA ’94) had no idea what he didn’t know when he began his first semester as a ULethbridge student in 1987 — what he soon discovered changed his life and set him on a path of discovery he’s still walking today.
Honouring a love of learning and community: An invitation to contribute to the Blaine Thacker Memorial Award Dr. Blaine Thacker (LLD ’06) was always fond of the University of Lethbridge. It is this fondness that inspires the Blaine Thacker Memorial Award, an endowed scholarship for graduate students conducting agricultural research.
Board of Governors pledges $10 million in match funds to support student scholarships Acknowledging that increased financial support is critical in ensuring a university education remains an option for more students, the University of Lethbridge Board of Governors is pledging $10 million in match funds for the establishment of new endowed student scholarships.
Lions Club donation aims to break down barriers for visually impaired students Lions Club, Picture Butte chapter, has donated $50,000 to help visually impaired ULethbridge students.
The University of Lethbridge, The Blackfoot Confederacy and The Mastercard Foundation: The Three Sisters of Indigenous education Recently, ULethbridge hosted representatives from the Mastercard Foundation and from institutions across Canada to share lessons, best practices, innovations and reflections from the past year and discuss how each partner is working to create systems change in the communities they serve.
Three ULethbridge students win Play Right Prize for compelling scripts From stories on the family of Albert Einstein, to a heart-racing plane crash, to meditations on the afterlife, these stories represent the breadth of curiosity and imagination that three University of Lethbridge students have.
Volunteering Your Way to Success Volunteering is the perfect balance between give and take – especially for students looking to one day land their dream career.
Dhillon School of Business benefactor appointed to Order of Canada The University of Lethbridge’s Dhillon School of Business’ benefactor and honourary degree recipient Dr. Navjeet (Bob) Dhillon (LLD ’19) has been appointed as Officer to the Order of Canada.
Our friends are your friends: How our partnership with MNP benefits students Industry partnerships benefit Dhillon School of Business (DSB) students in many ways. Here three DSB alumni explore how MNP has given back to our students through course content, assisting with job preparation and supporting career transitions.