Pronghorn Athletics - ULethbridge Stories (Page 2)

CanWest Silver Medalist Madeline Szabo Learned the Importance of Balance as a Student-Athlete

"Being on the team has taught me how to work hard for what I want to achieve. I learned how to manage my time and priorities, fight through adversity and cherish my times as a student-athlete. I wouldn’t be who I am today without the opportunities I’ve had as a Pronghorn.”

Co-op Student Matthew Alexander Shares why Grit and Interpersonal Skills are Essential to Career-Building

As a fifth-year agricultural studies student, Matthew Alexander continues to explore opportunities outside of the classroom. He swam on the Pronghorn’s Swim team for four years and explored work-integrated learning through co-op.

Five questions with Shining Graduate Elani Bykowski (BSc '18, MSc '20)

Proper rehabilitation is required after a traumatic brain or spinal cord injury to promote long-term recovery. Elani's studies focused on nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy as a more efficient, cost-effective alternative to CT scans and MRI for diagnosing brain and spinal cord injury.

Five questions with Shining Graduate Jessica (Lohues) Nelson (BEd/BSc ’20)

This year's Faculty of Education Gold Medal recipient, Jessica excelled in the classroom while at the same time goaltending for the uLethbridge Women’s Hockey team. Her field experience reports speak to a capable teacher that is knowledgeable, caring, fun and engaging.

Employee Spotlight: Spencer Pommells | Athletics Manager

Having moved to Lethbridge in 2016, Spencer's role as the Athletics Manager includes special projects such as Operation Red Nose. One thing that most people don't know about Spencer is that he is a die-hard 60 Minutes fan!

Shining Student | Madeline Szabo

As a hammer thrower with uLethbridge’s Pronghorns track and field team, Madeline Szabo is used hauling heavy weights. But thanks to the various scholarships she’s received since coming to uLethbridge, financing her education is one burden she doesn’t have to carry.

Shining Student | Sarah Orban - Kinesiology/Psychology

As a talented student athlete with Olympic aspirations in track cycling, this week's Shining Student knows the importance of keeping her balance. Meet Sarah!

Swim Team Gives Back

The ULethbridge swim team is built on a belief that excellence in sport extends past the winners’ podium and they continually work to develop a culture that fosters community service.

Cultivating Connections; Paula Gorman

For those who have the privilege of knowing Paula, it’s not hard to guess why she’s this week’s Inspiring Light.

Students Set Sail for a Semester at Sea

Gift provides students global perspectives, international and intercultural skills and the knowledge to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world.

Pronghorns Achieve Rugby Greatness

Nearly 20 years after the program was founded, University of Lethbridge Pronghorns Rugby knows what it is, having confidently carved out a recognizable identity.

Residence Students and Pronghorn Athletes Team Up to Help Community

Residence students and Pronghorn Athletics teamed up for a number of initiatives throughout the year that benefited the southern Alberta community.

Recognizing the 50 greatest Pronghorns

Over the course of 50 years, of the thousands of athletes who have worn Pronghorns blue and gold, a select group has separated itself from the herd as the best of the best.

Seeing the World One Connection at a Time: Fred Trinh (BA ’00)

When it came time for Fred to start his post-secondary education, he packed his bags for another adventure and found himself at the University of Lethbridge.