Shining Education Graduate Pragya Varma Pragya Varma is an inspiring advocate for prioritizing well-being within the educational realm. A month after crossing the stage, she will be presenting at a nation-wide conference, discussing her Master of Education project on burnout in immigrant early childhood educators.
ULethbridge alumna and Chief Superintendent for the Calgary Board of Education, Joanne Pitman, is building a legacy of leadership Recently announced as the new Chief Superintendent for the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) following a nation-wide search, University of Lethbridge alumna, Joanne Pitman felt destined to make her mark in the educational world.
ULethbridge Alumna Jade Oldfield wins international chess award for research on executive function in at-risk youth Every year, Chess.com selects five students to win a Chessable Research Award. As a corporation with over 100 million subscribers, to say the odds of being selected are one in a million would not be an oversight. Leaving nothing to chance, Jade Oldfield is now a 2024 Chessable Research Award winner.
Bridging business and culture: Indigenous students’ journey connecting with the Māori people It was a trip that a group of Indigenous students at the University of Lethbridge are calling life-changing. This past June 14, students from across the University took part in the Dhillon School
School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Education winner: Moriah Edge-Partington Moriah is a lifelong learner, dedicated to staying curious and open to possibility. Motivated by her extreme passion for her field of work, she aims to translate her research into practical solutions, offering support to teachers navigating burnout and trauma.
School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Counselling winner: Sydney Gelineau-Olay A trailblazer in her field, Sydney's academic career includes a project to advance the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ therapy clients and writing a textbook chapter. Sydney assures that while her accomplishments are the result of hard work, she would not have achieved these feats without her peers.
Medal Winner Rajwinder Kaur Rajwinder Kaur came to ULethbridge having completed her Bachelor and Master of Science in Chemistry from India, and subsequently started a master’s degree at ULethbridge in 2017 before transferring to a PhD program in 2019.
Meet Connor Bunnage (BSc '23), Shining Kinesiology Student Connor Bunnage knew he wanted to study kinesiology but two independent studies helped him decide on doing a master's degree.
Shining Student Michael Adjei Osei Master's student Michael Adjei Osei took a bold leap into theoretical physics upon discovering the groundbreaking research at the University of Lethbridge, particularly the work of professor Arundhati Dasgupta on the origins of dark matter and dark energy.
Shining Music Graduate Jaimee Jarvie builds Multiple Sclerosis community through song When Faculty of Fine Arts graduate Jaimee Jarvie (BMus '13, MMus '24) was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, her path to understand and accept her new reality led her to graduate studies at the University of Lethbridge.
Shining Graduate Jodi Newman Jodi Newman's dedication to philosophical inquiry and drive for social change are evident. Through her research on online dehumanization, she showcases her commitment to creating safer and more equitable digital environments.
Shining Graduate Nato’yi’kina’soyi (Holy Light that Shines Bright), Hali Heavy Shield inspires through artistry and leadership Accomplished multi-disciplinary artist, author, instructor and mentor, Nato’yi’kina’soyi (Holy Light that Shines Bright), Hali Heavy Shield (BA/BEd ’06, MEd ’12) is the first female Blackfoot PhD recipient at Iniskim, University of Lethbridge.
Shining Graduate Ruijie Fan aspires to enhance business sustainability Ruijie Fan (MSc (Mgt) '24), an international student hailing from Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, came to the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) in Finance and a Master of Finance from the University of Manitoba already under his belt.
Work-integrated learning key to landing a job for business analytics graduate Nasim Nasim Shahi (MSc (Mgt) '23) a recent graduate of the Master of Science in Management, Business Analytics concentration says she is eager to share about her University of Lethbridge experience in what
Shining PhD Student Narasimha Reddy Gosala, Theoretical & Computational Science major PhD student Narasimha Reddy Gosala is drawn to the profound questions tackled by physics, especially as it relates to unravelling the mysteries of the universe. His research at the University of Lethbridge delves
Healthy Hooves, Happy Herds: A New Chapter Unfolds with Cattle Wellness Drs. Van Donkersgoed, Schwartkopf-Genswein, Mohajerani, Sutherland, with Ryait and Guzman, collaborate on pioneering research to revolutionize beef cattle lameness management.
Faculty of Education Shining Graduate Student Helen Wandera Shining Graduate Student Helen Wandera decided to pursue a Master of Education because of her belief in the importance of continued education.
Shining Student Francis Ayotte (BA '23), History major Francis Ayotte (BA ’23) discovered his passion when, during his undergraduate studies, he switched from digital audio arts to political science. Here, he discovered an enthusiasm for writing and researching, paving the way for his exploration of nationalism and political identity in his MA thesis.
Ergonomics in Action: Enhancing Safety and Sustainability in Canada’s Wind Industry Conor Tosh, a graduate student at the University of Lethbridge, supervised by Dr. Jon Doan, is conducting innovative research in partnership with the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) to advance sustainable energy in Canada and around the world.
Ni'tsitohkito'pi (Lone Rider), Andre Crop Eared Wolf is working to be a better educator Ni'tsitohkito'pi (Lone Rider), Andre Crop Eared Wolf (BA '03, BEd '06), has returned to where his journey as an educator began, with a desire to continue learning and improve his practice.
Research symposium provides ULethbridge grad student a confidence boost Graduate student Rebeca Spencer learned many things at a summer research symposium put on by her anthropology professor, Dr. Jodie Asselin. Perhaps one of the most important lessons, as she pursues her MA, was that she belongs.
Fine Arts Shining Student Lidija Sijacic Fine Arts graduate student Lidija Sijacic chose the University of Lethbridge for its Liberal Education model, and has been able to gain crucial skills, participate in new experiences and expand her learning while earning her degree.
Fine Arts Shining Student Moni Omubor Fine Arts graduate student and artist Moni Omubor is building upon her architectural background and integrating her passion for photography and graphic design through her studies at the University of Lethbridge.
Iinaatsii'swaawaakaasaakii (Pretty Spider Woman), Taylor Little Mustache, aspires to lead the next generation of learners Iinaatsii'swaawaakaasaakii (Pretty Spider Woman), Taylor Little Mustache (BA/BEd '19, MEd '23)has found comfort and community as a lifelong learner and graduate at the University of Lethbridge.
Jesse Aspinall (BSc '20, MSc '23) monitors post-fire regeneration using remote sensing With a master’s in geography, Jesse Aspinall (BSc '20, MSc '23) hopes to continue to grow professionally and personally in a field he is passionate about, wherever that should take him.