ULeth MA student Nathan Fuehrer was awarded the Best Paper Among Emerging Scholars prize by the Argumentation Network of the Americas for his paper "Rules, can't live with them, can't live without them: On the need for a teleological principle to guide virtue in argumentation". Congratulations, Nathan! To learn more about Nathan's research, click 'Learn More' below.

ULeth philosophy major Joseph Dyck has been awarded the Faculty of Arts & Science Gold Medal (Arts). Congratulations! Dyck earned a combined Bachelor of Science with a double major in philosophy and psychology. He has been vice-president and president of the Pre-Law Society, and an active member of the psychology and philosophy clubs. Dyck has served the Lethbridge Police as a crisis support worker, using his knowledge of psychology, sociology, and neuroscience to help those who've survived trauma. He has co-published in Canadian Journal of Mental Health, worked on SSHRC-/NSERC-funded studies, and won over 15 awards. He has been accepted to study law at the University of Alberta.

The new Philosophy, Politics and Law (PPL) major at ULeth gives students a broad foundation in philosophy, political science, and Indigenous knowledge systems, with a focus on justice, governance, and ethical decision-making. Students choose one of four customizable streams—Environment, Health, Business & Economics, or Social Justice—and gain practical experience through cohort-based learning and a final capstone project. The degree builds skills in critical thinking, communication, and policy analysis, preparing students for careers in government, law, advocacy, policy and beyond.