News Releases

The University of Lethbridge has long been committed to improving educational pathways locally, nationally and internationally — helping ensure obtaining a university education is an option for deserving students. Join us for a significant announcement in support of access to quality, affordable post-secondary education. WHAT: Major announcement in support of student scholarships WHEN: Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 11 a.m. WHERE: Science Commons Atrium

One of Canada’s most powerful women in business never wavered from her core values of philanthropy and community spirit — attributes the University of Lethbridge will celebrate at Fall 2022 Convocation by presenting Nancy Southern with an honorary degree.

Sport vernacular is often filled with references to war as commentators seek to elevate the action they’re describing to engage viewers.

Rooted in a shared commitment to honour the health-related Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the Blood Tribe Department of Health and the University of Lethbridge are partnering to expand health services capacity and delivery on the Blood Reserve through a memorandum of understanding (MOU).

Blackfoot student-athletes have long been key contributors to the University of Lethbridge (Iniskim) and Pronghorn Athletics, representing the University as leaders in the classroom and on their respective teams.

The University of Lethbridge Alumni Association’s (ULAA) Alumni Honour Society is adding four new members for 2022, recognizing significant contributions the inductees are making to their respective communities. The new honour society members reflect the breadth and depth of the ULethbridge alumni family and showcase the valuable work alumni are doing throughout the province, the country and worldwide.

Blackfoot student-athletes have long been key contributors to the University of Lethbridge (Iniskim) and Pronghorn Athletics, representing the University as leaders in the classroom and on their respective teams. Join ULethbridge and Pronghorn Athletics as we introduce the Saokiawakaasi Scholarship, a student award designed to create even more opportunity for Blackfoot student-athletes. WHAT: Introduction of Saokiawakaasi Scholarship and first scholarship recipient WHEN: Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 1 p.m.

The University of Lethbridge Alumni Association (ULAA) is excited to recognize two distinguished alumni with its major awards for 2022, naming Dr. Dennis Sumara (BA/BEd ’80, MEd ’90) as winner of the Distinguished Alumni Award and Felipe Civita Ferreira (BMgt ’14) as recipient of the Young Alumni Award.

Dr. Laura Keffer-Wilkes (MSc ’12, PhD ’16) an instructor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, has been selected as the 2022-2023 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Scholar. “We are pleased to announce that Laura will be the University’s EDI scholar for this year,” says Martha Mathurin-Moe, executive director of equity, diversity and inclusion. “Her project is broad based and not only seeks to remove barriers that women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) face, but also encourage younger women to consider STEM careers.”

Deirdre McKenna (BA ’94), a partner at Davidson & Williams LLP, has assumed the role of president of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association (ULAA).