Shining Students - uLethbridge Stories

A passion for food takes student from kitchen to classroom and back again

A competitive baker in high school, Aimee attended the Culinary Arts program at NAIT before coming to uLethbridge to pursue a Bachelor of Health Sciences as an Aboriginal Health major.

Mitacs award winner takes studies overseas to Italy

Austin Kothig was awarded the Mitacs Globalink Research Award through collaboration between uLethbridge neuroscience professor, Dr. Matthew Tata, and Dr. Francesco Rea from the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Genoa, Italy.

Shining Student | Alicia Barbieri - Art Studio

This week's Shining Student found more enriching opportunities as a uLethbridge student than were available to her in larger centres like Vancouver or Calgary. Meet Alicia!

Shining Student | Jennifer Ralph (BMus '18) - Education

This week’s Shining Student, also a University of Lethbridge alumna, knew she wanted a personalized university experience. During a visit to uLethbridge for Student-for-a-Day, she found a supportive environment, welcoming professors and experiences to help hone her teaching skills. Meet Jen!

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!

Music student accepted to prestigious composition program

Studying Music at the University of Lethbridge under the tutelage of Dr. Arlan Schultz, composition student Jordan Berg is utilizing his education and experience to go far beyond Lethbridge, even before graduation.

Students give refugees a life-changing chance

A student-driven initiative to help refugee students achieve their education has received a significant financial boost from Dr. Al Barnhill.

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.

Chess gives at-risk youth a chance

As part of a unique youth sentencing initiative, uLethbridge faculty member Dr. Lance Grigg, a multidisciplinary team of researchers and graduate students, and a Provincial Court of Alberta judge are exploring how chess affects youths' thought-processes and decision-making.

Lewis finds school success in uncommon ways

Drawn to the University of Lethbridge by its small class sizes and the natural beauty of the city, Jamie Lewis found a community and her place in the world.

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.

Donors make a difference one scholarship at a time

"Thank you so very much for placing your trust in me and encouraging me at a time when I desperately needed it. "

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.

Volunteer earns student Sovereign's Medal from Governor General

Neuroscience and psychology major Imogen Pohl was awarded the Governor General of Canada's Sovereign Medal for Volunteers by Governor General Dr. Julie Payette (DSc '05) in 2018.

Student and alumni business-venture welcomes newcomers and appetites

A group of uLethbridge students and alumni have cooked up a delicious new project to provide city newcomers employment and integration opportunities, one meal at a time.

Learning by volunteering

Since 2015, 583 students have registered with UVolunteer, a partnership between Volunteer Lethbridge and the University that matches and tracks students working with city non-profit groups, and they’ve logged 7,741 hours.

Wilk inspired to forge ahead with academic career in mathematics

Having recently returned from the 25th annual Women and Mathematics (WAM) program at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in Princeton, New Jersey, the path to an academic career in mathematics is clearer than ever for fifth-year mathematics student, Kirsten Wilk.

Back in class, Fender has no regrets over change in career focus

It is never too late to make decisions that change your career path! Kai Fender (BSc ’16) is a shining example of this, and is now back in school and on his way to taking the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and applying to medical school.

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.

Coding the iCub – making connections with cognitive robotics

An international partnership between University of Lethbridge neuroscience professor Dr. Matthew Tata and Dr. Francesco Rea (Italian Institute of Technology in Genoa) has given three undergraduate students the unique opportunity to work on an independent study focused on cognitive robotics.

Applied study project investigates relevancy of supercluster proposals

Katie Quinn (geography) had the opportunity recently to complete an applied study at Lethbridge County that focused on agricultural superclusters and how one would best contribute to the county. Her research culminated in a special presentation to Lethbridge County Council.