News Releases

Business leader Cyndi Bester named new president of University of Lethbridge Alumni Association 

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Award-winning business leader, concert pianist and double alumnus Cyndi Bester (BMus ’95, MEd ’01) is the new president of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association (ULAA).

University welcomes Deborah Lucas as new Vice-President (Finance & Administration) 

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
An accomplished professional with over 20 years of operational, strategic-planning and change management experience in complex multi-faceted environments has been named the University of Lethbridge’s new Vice-President (Finance & Administration). Deborah Lucas comes to ULethbridge having led major initiatives at both Huron University College and Western University and excels as a strategically focused problem solver committed to organizational excellence and operational efficiency.

Advisory — University of Lethbridge campus coming to life for beginning of 2024 Fall Semester ​

Friday, August 30, 2024
As the start of the 2024 Fall Semester beckons, University of Lethbridge campuses in both Calgary and Lethbridge are readying for the annual influx of students. In preparation for the beginning of classes on Wednesday, Sept. 4, residences will spring to life this weekend with residence move-in beginning Sunday and a host of activities welcoming students back to campus.

Advisory — University of Lethbridge campus coming to life for beginning of 2024 Fall Semester

Friday, August 30, 2024
As the start of the 2024 Fall Semester beckons, University of Lethbridge campuses in both Calgary and Lethbridge are readying for the annual influx of students. In preparation for the beginning of classes on Wednesday, Sept. 4, residences will spring to life this weekend with residence move-in beginning Sunday and a host of activities welcoming students back to campus.

Destination Exploration receives $186,000 in funding from Actua to support youth STEM programs 

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Today, Destination Exploration at the University of Lethbridge announced roughly $186,000 in funding from Actua, one of Canada’s leading science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) youth outreach organizations. As part of Actua’s national network, Destination Exploration (DE) engages youth through STEM workshops, camps, clubs and special events.

Elder Ninnaisipistoo (Owl Chief), Francis First Charger, to receive honorary degree at fall convocation

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
The University of Lethbridge (Iniskim) is proud to announce that Elder Ninnaisipistoo (Owl Chief), Francis First Charger, will be awarded an honorary degree at Fall 2024 Convocation ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19.

Newfound aquatic parasite named after longtime University of Lethbridge professor

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
A significant find by a University of Lethbridge graduate student has led to a key paper in the International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, as well as a touching tribute to one of the most respected aquatic biologists in North America.

Second annual Lethbridge Post-Secondary Pancake Breakfast to take place Aug. 23

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Aug. 13, 2024 — It’s official, the Lethbridge Post-Secondary Pancake Breakfast is now an annual event! Lethbridge Polytechnic and the University of Lethbridge are once again inviting the public to a free pancake breakfast during this year’s Whoop-Up Days celebration.

University of Lethbridge researchers to collaborate on projects funded by Partnership Grants

Thursday, August 8, 2024
Several University of Lethbridge researchers are collaborating on recently announced projects funded through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Partnership Grants.

New animal behaviour study lends insight to performance limits of Olympic athletes 

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
As Olympians test the limits of their performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, a University of Lethbridge animal behaviour researcher has co-authored a paper that is unlocking the way scientists can measure performance constraints — the factors that place limits on just how far and fast we can physically perform.