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School of Graduate Studies

A collection of 211 stories

From a single Master’s to a suite of programs: 40 years of excellence in graduate studies

The 2024/25 academic year marked the 40th anniversary of excellence in graduate programming at the University of Lethbridge, a legacy that began with the first graduate program—the Master of Education (M.Ed.).

School of Graduate Studies 2 min read

Shining Graduate Student Chelsea White (BFA - New Media '24)

Shining Graduate Student Chelsea White (BFA - New Media '24) is deeply interested in the intersections of artificial intelligence, art, agency and identity.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Empowered to lead: Joyce Vayalumkal's Health Services Management journey

Joyce Vayalumkal (MHSM '23) credits the Dhillon School of Business' and Faculty of Health Sciences' Master of Health Services Management program with shaping how she approaches her new role as

Dhillon School of Business 2 min read

2025 ULethbridge Graduate Studies Research Competitions Winners

March 13, 2025, the University of Lethbridge School of Graduate Studies hosted our annual research competitions, the 3-Minute Thesis and the Images of Research.

School of Graduate Studies 7 min read

Centre for Indigenous Arts Research & Technology builds space for Indigenous sovereignty, survivance

Nestled in the heart of the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy is a new space dedicated to imagining and materializing creative Indigenous technological expression.

Indigenous 7 min read

Addressing challenges in the modern-day classroom by empowering the student voice

Having recently surpassed the 10-year mark of her teaching career, ULethbridge Master of Education (Curriculum & Assessment) student, Amanda Sequeira reflects on how her graduate studies are helping her manage the complex realities of today's classrooms.

School of Graduate Studies 4 min read

Four Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) students awarded nationwide scholarship

Four Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) students from the ULethbridge Faculty of Education have been awarded a Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s award. This award aims to develop research skills and support students who demonstrate a high standard of academic achievement.

School of Graduate Studies 4 min read

Alumni-directed and designed production of Paradise Lost takes the Mainstage

The Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge is preparing to showcase its first signature event for 2025, the Mainstage production of Paradise Lost by Erin Shields.

Faculty of Fine Arts 2 min read

Faculty of Education alumna, Taylor Keith, reflects on her growth as a leader

A double alumna from the Faculty of Education at ULethbridge and now in a vice principalship at Wilson Middle School, Taylor Keith reflects on how the Master of Education (Leadership) program transformed her as a leader.

School of Graduate Studies 2 min read

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.

Fall 2024 Convocation 3 min read

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.

Alumni 5 min read

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.

Alumni 5 min read

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

Dhillon School of Business 5 min read

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.

Spring 2024 Convocation 2 min read

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.

Spring 2024 Convocation 2 min read

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.

Spring 2024 Convocation 2 min read

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.

School of Graduate Studies 2 min read

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.

School of Graduate Studies 4 min read

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.

Spring 2024 Convocation 6 min read

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.

Spring 2024 Convocation 3 min read

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.

Spring 2024 Convocation 3 min read

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.

Spring 2024 Convocation 4 min read

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

Dhillon School of Business 4 min read

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

School of Graduate Studies 3 min read

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.

Research & Creative Activity 2 min read
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