Shining Students

Start university early for success

First- and second-year students can smooth the move from high school to university with the Early Start Experience. The two-week course sets students up for success with academic skills workshops, campus navigation and more, including a full course credit.

Shining Student Amy Cran

uLethbridge was the place for Shining Student Amy Cran because she has heard many positive things about the professors. She attributes much of her success and growth as a student to these professors, who have shown her support and encouragement throughout her degree.

What skills do employers value most?

A good education is no longer about memorizing facts or techniques. When it comes to career and personal success, transferable skills give you an edge.

Shining Student Douhouk Dabbas

Shining Student Douhouk Dabbas has been inspired by professors across the disciplines during her uLethbridge experience. She wants incoming students to remember that professors are always there to help us accomplish our goals and to not hesitate to ask questions.

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.

Shining Student Taylor Blais

Shining Student Taylor Blais chose uLethbridge because of the focus on liberal arts education. She took classes that she would never have taken otherwise, which led her to the path she is on now.

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.

Shining Student Brett Leclaire

While Shining Student Brett Leclaire initially chose the University of Lethbridge because it was his hometown university, he has since fallen in love with the faculty and classes available.

Shining Student Elizabeth Trofimenkoff

Shining Student Elizabeth Trofimenkoff grew up just outside of Lethbridge. She chose to study at the U of L to stay close to family as well as the smaller class sizes and research opportunities.

Shining Student Mollie Riley

Although Shining Student Mollie Riley came to uLethbridge to study education, she soon fell in love with history and decided to pursue that entirely. She is thankful that she did as she is truly passionate about history and plans to continue her education in that field.

Five questions with Health Services Management student Dr. Sabahat Nazim

First-year student Dr. Sabahat Nazim, who previously worked as a paediatrician in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, talks about why she chose uLethbridge's Master's of Health Services Management (MHSM) and what the journey has been like so far.

Shining Student Andrea True Joy Fox (Piiksipitaakii)

Shining Student Andrea True Joy Fox (Piiksipitaakii) (BA/BEd '09) chose to complete her graduate studies at the University of Lethbridge because she had an incredible undergrad experience where she shared meaningful connections with colleagues and instructors.

Shining Student Annaliese Downey

Shining Student Annaliese Downey found a passion outside of her major that led to an incredibly rewarding research project.

Shining Student Sean Park

Shining Student Sean Park chose uLethbridge because of the atmosphere and sense of community on a smaller campus—it allowed him to pursue a quality education while building relationships with faculty and peers to get the most from his uLethbridge experience.

Student-led change: co-op student gains national recognition

Lionel Migrino, Dhillon School of Business student at the University of Lethbridge who lives with cerebral palsy, is making a difference on the co-op job— a difference that has won him national recognition.

Inspired by the iniskim, Chataya Holy Singer unveils new logo design for the 2022 Moonlight Run

As the 2022 Moonlight Run winds down, there is an important story to learn about this year’s logo design done by Chataya Holy Singer, centred around Blackfoot culture and tales of the buffalo and buffalo hunters.

Shining Student Tosin Ajibulu

Feeling valued as a student is important to Shining Student Tosin Ajibulu. When selecting a university, she had the opportunity to interact with people from several universities, and she recognized that uLethbridge is filled with people who care about students.

Shining Student Seraphin Yip

Seraphin Yip chose uLethbridge for its friendly atmosphere, location, and most of all, the abundance of opportunities available. After taking part in 'Student for a Day,' she knew she was in the right place.

Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 recognizes Dhillon Alumna Angela Thompson

Every year Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 recognizes the achievements of Canadians who have demonstrated remarkable success before passing the age of 40. This year's 2021 honourees includes Dhillon School of Business alumna Angela Thompson (BMgt '12).

Giving Tuesday exceeds goals and generates support for student food security

Over the course of the day, donors chose to give back in several ways, buying breakfast for students, raising funds for the ULSU Food Bank and Little Library Food Pantries, and collecting non-perishable food items.

Shining Student: John Little Bear's journey to Indigenous health advocacy

John Little Bear, Piitaa’aohkamii, chose uLethbridge because of the Aboriginal Health program and how close it is to his home. In his program, which blends Indigenous Ways of Knowing with Western health concepts, John has learned ways to support his community through a connection to his culture.

Wellness and Gratitude: Speaking openly about living with bipolar disorder, Jason Wegner

This proves to be a busy year for Faculty of Education student Jason Wegner—PSIII experience at LCI; coaching football; and co-authoring the book, Manic Man: How to Live Successfully With a Severe Mental Illness with Dr. Kerry Bernes.

5 questions with Dhillon School of Business shining graduate David Morgan (BMgt '21)

University of Lethbridge graduate David Morgan (BMgt '21) and accounting major reflects on his Dhillon School of Business journey including persevering through heartbreak and lessons he learned along the way.

Shining Students truly exemplify the U of L student spirit

What makes a student shine may differ from person to person, but they all share a passion for learning. Get to know some of our past and present Shining Students!

Shining Student: Holly Kletke

Aspiring teacher Holly knew she would go to university, but wasn’t set on what to study. She applied to the combined music/education degree program at uLethbridge based on its strong reputation, after applying to several universities for political science.