U of L In The News

U of L In The News

Mitchell demonstrates the power of persistence

U of L graduand Tyler Mitchell had to draw on his willpower and determination throughout his studies

Grant to benefit STEM club program

The University of Lethbridge’s Destination Exploration, in partnership with the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division, will be offering STEM clubs to students in grades 6 to 9 throughout the division

MacEwan University's first Indigenous female president Deborah Saucier ready for real change

A look at former U of L CRC Chair Dr. Deb Saucier in her new role at MacEwan University

Arrowwood Community School’s new principal a familiar face

U of L alumna Shelly Davis Forman has become a principal for the first time in her education career

Grant will help U of L researcher explore possible genetic links to same-sex sexual attraction

A recent National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant will help Dr. Paul Vasey, a University of Lethbridge psychology professor, determine if genes associated with male same-sex sexual attraction are the same across cultures

Liberal education, research go hand-in-hand

Andrew Hakin, vice-president academic and provost at the University of Lethbridge, spoke at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs on the topic as the U of L shifts back to its roots as a liberal arts educator

SACPA to discuss liberal education

Speaker Andrew Hakin, vice-president (Academic) and provost at University of Lethbridge, will present “Building a Better Society: Is Liberal Education a Fundamental Pillar?” at the regular weekly session

Province gives tecconnect $400K boost for entrepreneurs

The Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta, which includes tecconnect, will receive $400,000 over two years

Peruniak takes on a new task as athletic director

Alumnus Kyle Peruniak is the new athletic director at Chemainus Secondary School

Annora’s chest of treasures

The Art Department, University of Lethbridge, now includes the life and legacy story of Annora Brown in their teachings

Shawna Cunningham appointed director, Indigenous Strategy

U of L alumnus earns new post at University of Calgary

9 Parenting Hacks and Habits NOT to Feel Guilty About

Rough-and-tumble play in kids ages 4 to 11 can strengthen neural networks in the brain that control memory, attention, and impulse control, and also improve social skills, says Sergio Pellis

Finalists for the 2017 Premier's Awards for Excellence in the Arts

Alumnus Nicolas de Cosson is nominated for an award in the Emerging Artist category

Niitsitapi program will return next fall for students

The Niitsitapi Teacher Education Program will officially be offered in September of 2018 to all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students or interested non-Indigenous students wanting to work with Blackfoot children and youth

Blackfoot students get financial boost from Canmore couple

A Canmore couple wants to encourage Blackfoot students to pursue their education, and is helping them to do it thanks to a new scholarship with the University of Lethbridge

University marks passing of founding father

Faculty, staff and members of the community are mourning the passing of one of the University of Lethbridge’s staunchest supporters, Dr. Van E. Christou

U of L Open House today

The University of Lethbridge is opening its doors to prospective students today for Open House 2017

University of Lethbridge students share details of experiencing Mexican earthquake

Two University of Lethbridge students who were researching human sexuality in the Mexican city of Juchitán when an earthquake struck are now speaking out about what they saw

Changes due to global warming underway

Kent Peacock, a philosophy professor at the University of Lethbridge, said some climate changes are clearly underway

U of L student trying to rejoin family in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico

Francisco Gomez was not only caught in one of the earthquakes that struck Mexico earlier in September, but is now trying to get to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico to help and be with his family

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