Shining Students

Shining Student Roberto Bello

Roberto Bello, a Bachelor of Management student majoring in marketing at ULethbridge, has embraced work-integrated learning through three co-op placements and an international applied studies experience in Mexico City, significantly shaping his professional and personal growth.

Shining Student Chandra Suryadevara

With a passion for robotics and innovation, computer science student Chandra Suryadevara has transformed his ULethbridge journey by diving into experiential learning.

Shining Student Taylor Manns

Taylor Manns chose ULethbridge for its small class sizes and opportunities for undergraduate research. Returning in 2021 after a break to reassess her academic path, she discovered their passion for urban and regional studies and embraced it wholeheartedly.

Shining Student Valerie Duenas

Valerie chose ULethbridge for its excellent psychology program and convenient location. The university’s course offerings and professors’ research areas inspired her to pursue her passion for psychology.

Shining Student Ash Mosabeb-Omran

Ash Mosabeb-Omran’s journey at ULethbridge exemplifies the power of discovery and growth. From exploring freshwater ecosystems to leading groundbreaking synthetic biology research as the iGEM wet lab lead, Ash has embraced every opportunity to learn, connect, and innovate.

Shining Student Taralyn Niggli

Taralyn Niggli has enriched her education at the University of Lethbridge through field schools, independent studies, and active involvement in the Archaeology Club.

Shining Student Dev Khullar

Dev Khullar's time at ULethbridge proves the power of exploration and embracing change. From starting as a finance major to discovering his passion for mathematics and physics, Dev has dived headfirst into research that has taken him to the edges of the universe.

Shining Student Janelle Waugh

From discovering her passion for anthropology to engaging in community research through the Community Bridge Lab, Janelle Waugh has embraced every opportunity to learn, connect, and make a meaningful impact.

Shining Student Indie MacGarva

Meet Indie MacGarva, an English major at ULethbridge whose journey is fuelled by a love for storytelling and a determination to carve out her path in publishing.

Shining Student Justin Patrick

At ULethbridge, Justin Patrick found a way to bring together his love for computer science and French, diving into every opportunity to grow in both fields.

Shining Education Graduate Andrew Denton

An outdoorsman and math teacher, Andrew Denton believes that if you can't place yourself in an engaging learning environment, you must create one yourself. He now takes the next step in his journey as an educator, looking to inspire others to explore new heights, both personally and academically.

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.

Ruby Kwong: 2023 Eldon Emerson Scholarship Recipient

Ruby Kwong, a Dhillon School of Business student majoring in human resource management and labour relations has reached a significant milestone in her academic and professional journey. The Calgary campus student was the

Faculty of Education graduate Kaye Bonto wants to encourage students' natural curiosities

Witnessing "a-ha moments" and seeing her future students be immersed in learning and creative pursuits that interest them is what excites Faculty of Education student Kaye Bonto most about becoming a teacher.

Shining Student Dante Gentile

Educator by day and lead guitarist by night, Dante Gentile's journey at the University of Lethbridge has been marked by a passion for teaching and a deep appreciation for those who have inspired his career choices. He now sets his sights on teaching a social studies curriculum that rocks.

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 Nicola Alvarez

Nicola Alvarez credits professors for pushing her toward a level of success she had never dreamed of and a path that includes research and work in the realm of emerging Filipino literature and Filipino diasporic literature.

Shining Student Annelise Den Hertog

Annelise Den Hertog followed her passion for biology to the University of Lethbridge, where she embraced experiential, hands-on learning.

Shining Student Kaitlyn Stevens chooses to look at the bright side of life

Kaitlyn Stevens hasn't let health issues slow her down now that she's found a passion for biology, and she's taken the initiative to pursue every opportunity for even greater exposure in that field.

Shining Student Malit'i (Satisfied wherever you go or are at), Georgia Walkus

At the University of Lethbridge, inspirational professors and mentors have played a pivotal role in expanding Maliťi, Georgia Walkus's worldview and encouraging her to dream big, leading her to contemplate pursuing Indigenous law or a master's degree in Indigenous studies.

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 Student Christy Bore

Christy Bore is actively engaged in research at the University of Lethbridge, participating in multiple independent studies and an undergraduate thesis in organic chemistry.

Global Citizen Cohort paves the way for Shining Student Dakota Huddlestun's journey

Participating in the Global Citizen Cohort not only provided Dakota Huddlestun with a smoother transition into university, it helped spark his interest in anthropology, thanks to some passionate professors.

Shining Student Sophia Bird

At the University of Lethbridge, Sophia Bird has engaged in impactful experiential learning, including independent studies in labs focusing on analytical ultracentrifugation and RNA-protein interactions.

Shining Student Brody Fleischhauer

Brody Fleischhauer has developed a love for history and political science's various sub-disciplines while at the University of Lethbridge. His time here has been marked by an internship at the Prentice Institute that provided valuable insights and friendships.