News Releases

The University of Lethbridge Alumni Association (ULAA) is pleased to recognize those in the alumni community who have achieved significant accomplishments by inducting six new members into the Alumni Honour Society. “We are incredibly pleased to recognize this year’s honour society inductees,” says Jason Elliott, president of the ULAA. “This year’s inductees showcase the value of a liberal education and the scope of impact our alumni have. Each individual has carved out an exemplary path for themselves, and we are proud to celebrate their achievements.”

The Women Scholars’ Speaker Series (WSSS) will tackle an especially prominent, albeit difficult, theme in 2021-2022, examining issues related to death throughout a four-part virtual series. The series of online panels and presentations will engage participants with the latest research around pressing and multifaceted topics including discrimination, equity, death and labour.

Back Home Again, a 30-minute animated movie by University of Lethbridge alum Michael Mankowski (BMgt ’10), has been five years in the making and is now ready for the big screen. The film is a tribute to his hometown of Fort McMurray and has an all-star voice cast that includes Martin Short, Tom Green, Michael J. Fox, Catherine O’Hara, Howie Mandel, Lorne Cardinal, Gordon Pinsent, Kim Basinger and the late Norm Macdonald and Ed Asner, to name a few.

With one of the most unique settings in Canadian post-secondary, the University of Lethbridge is home to an abundance of wildlife, not the least of which is an extremely robust population of birds.

The Dhillon School of Business (DSB) at the University of Lethbridge is honoured to announce renowned international scholar and leader Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BA ’72, DASc ’04) as its newest adjunct professor. Little Bear is currently the University’s Niitsitapi Scholar, acts as senior advisor to University President & Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mike Mahon and teaches in the Dhillon School of Business’ Indigenous Governance and Business Management program.

Truth and Reconciliation Week at the University of Lethbridge took on added importance this past week. In the wake of a summer of painful revelations in respect to the uncovering of unmarked burial sites at former Indian Residential School locations, the stories of a dark past were thrust into the light for all to see.

A new study by University of Lethbridge researchers has shown parents of children with complex mental health-care needs face enormous struggles trying to find appropriate services in Alberta’s public health system.

Thanks to a $2-million donation from Art and Mary Jane Crooks, the Evelyn Hamilton Chair in Liberal Education at the University of Lethbridge will honour Art’s mother and her lifelong desire to learn. “We are very grateful to Art and Mary Jane for this generous donation,” says Mike Mahon, U of L president and vice-chancellor. “Art’s mother, Evelyn Hamilton, is a perfect example of someone who lived the values of liberal education and we are proud to name the Chair of Liberal Education in her honour.”

On September 30, the University of Lethbridge will recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day provides members of our community time and space to reflect on the multigenerational impacts of residential schools.

Usually, we argue when we disagree, we argue against each other. We want to show our partner we are right, and they are wrong — and we want to show them this by demonstrating we have the better reasons on our side.