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Seeking to understand how chronic gut inflammation drives changes in brain structure, function, and behaviour, University of Lethbridge postdoctoral researcher Dr. Chelsea Matisz (BSc ’05, MSc ’09) has received national recognition in support of her...

Article - /unews/article/researcher%E2%80%99s-work-how-gut-inflammation-drives-changes-brain-structure-earns-national - November 22, 2022

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One of Canada’s most respected Indigenous academic leaders, Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc (BA) ’72, DASc ’04), has been appointed Vice-Provost, Iniskim Indigenous Relations.The key portfolio signifies ULethbridge’s commitment to meaningfully implement the...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-appoints-dr-leroy-little-bear-vice-provost-iniskim-indigenous - November 24, 2022

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Wetlands provide habitat for wildlife, filtration for water and even play a role in protecting us from drought. Now a group of Canadian researchers, including Drs. Larry Flanagan and Matthew Bogard from the University of Lethbridge, will study them to...

Article - /unews/article/10-million-partnership-will-study-effectiveness-canada%E2%80%99s-wetlands-helping-achieve-climate - November 24, 2022

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When the University of Lethbridge Board of Governors pledged $10 million in match funds for the establishment of new endowed student scholarships, it laid the groundwork for the most ambitious student scholarship drive in the 50-plus year history of...

Article - /unews/article/student-scholarship-drive-championed-university-lethbridge-alumni-and-community-leaders - November 28, 2022

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The Pronghorns swim teams put on a show for their home crowd as the 2022 Canada West Swimming Championships took over the Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre this weekend. For the first time in program history, the Horns came away with a medal haul in the...

Article - /unews/article/horns-take-advantage-home-pool-historic-canada-west-championships - November 28, 2022

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UPDATE: Goal achieved! Thanks to the generosity of the community, the goal of reaching 1,000 student breakfasts has been realized. As a result, the donation window will close at midnight, Nov. 29, 2022, with all funds raised over the goal amount donated...

Article - /unews/article/buy-student-breakfast-creates-opportunity-support-student-food-security - November 29, 2022

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The University of Lethbridge took some major steps forward in the past year, everything from cutting-edge research breakthroughs to athletic prowess and national and international student awards.There were major gains in the continuing quest to make our...

Article - /unews/article/highlights-2022 - December 2, 2022

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Astronauts blasting into space face a barrage of stressors — noise, vibration, G forces, loss of gravity, radiation, isolation and closed quarters, to name a few. A new study, led by a team around University of Lethbridge neuroscientist Dr. Gerlinde...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-study-investigates-effects-space-travel-male-and-female-astronauts - December 12, 2022

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A new University of Lethbridge micro-credential opportunity that will give learners the skills to thrive in the booming Alberta film industry and digital media world is now accepting students as it readies to debut in January 2023.The new short-term,...

Article - /unews/article/foundations-new-media-micro-credential-now-accepting-registrations - December 14, 2022

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The University of Lethbridge will be closed during the holiday season from Saturday, December 24, 2022, to Monday, January 2, 2023 inclusive, with recognition and appreciation of those who will be working at some time during the holiday period.The...

Article - /unews/article/university-closed-during-holiday-season - December 20, 2022

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Leeza Voyevoda has never been afraid to expand her comfort zone. That intrepid spirit gave her the confidence to leave her hometown university for what she hoped would be a better experience at the University of Lethbridge, and now, it has led her to an...

Article - /unews/article/kinesiology-student-leeza-voyevoda-eager-experience-all-semester-sea-program-has-offer - January 11, 2023

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The main jury for Canada’s largest literary prize for post-secondary students has been chosen — and it features influential literary voices from across the country.The University of Lethbridge’s biennial Bridge Prize short story competition, presented...

Article - /unews/article/main-jury-identified-2024-bridge-prize-national-short-story-competition - January 12, 2023

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The demand for mental health services, including addiction treatment, spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic as people faced multiple stressors which have been linked to worsening mental health, an increase in substance use and couple conflict.Given the...

Article - /unews/article/new-model-couple-counselling-helps-addictions - January 13, 2023

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The life and legacy of Dr. Blaine Thacker (LLD ’06) and his spirit of giving to community are at the heart of a new endowed scholarship at the University of Lethbridge that will support graduate students conducting agricultural research.The Blaine...

Article - /unews/article/blaine-thacker-memorial-award-established-support-graduate-students-conducting-agricultural - January 17, 2023

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A continued focus on strengthening research partnerships and strong performance in federal grant agency support are at the heart of the University of Lethbridge’s 2022 Research Infosource rankings that sees ULethbridge among Canada’s Top 50 Research...

Article - /unews/article/burgeoning-research-partnerships-key-factor-driving-ulethbridge-research-infosource-ranking - January 18, 2023

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The University of Lethbridge will receive nearly $1.5 million to create the Centre for Neuroengineering Solutions and nearly $870,000 to establish a work-integrated learning centre for Indigenous youth after the Government of Canada announced $11.2...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-launch-two-new-programs-prairiescan-investment - January 18, 2023

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Dr. Digvir S. Jayas, an internationally renowned agricultural engineering researcher, decorated professor and experienced academic leader, has been chosen as the University of Lethbridge’s seventh president & vice-chancellor. Dr. Jayas will assume his...

Article - /unews/article/dr-digvir-s-jayas-named-seventh-university-lethbridge-president-and-vice-chancellor - January 19, 2023

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Math anxiety forms at an early age and often follows us into adulthood — but math isn't going anywhere, and we use it to varied degrees throughout our entire lives. So, how do we cope with the associated anxiety?On Thursday, January 26, University of...

Article - /unews/article/public-professor-series-talk-delves-scary-world-mathematics-and-how-conquer-math-anxiety - January 23, 2023

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A study by a team of University of Lethbridge neuroscientists has shown that tactile stimulation shows much promise as a non-invasive method of slowing the onset of dementia in aging mice and could be an additional therapeutic intervention for people...

Article - /unews/article/latest-weapon-against-alzheimer%E2%80%99s-disease-could-be-simple-touch - January 23, 2023

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Play Day is officially back — welcome to the jungle!The University of Lethbridge will once again host an in-person Play Day community event on Family Day this year, the first time families have been able to gather and enjoy the free festival of play...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge%E2%80%99s-popular-play-day-returning-person-family-day-community-event - January 25, 2023

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A student with a healthy and positive state of mind is more likely to be engaged, successful and flourishing. The University of Lethbridge’s newest strategy to enhance student mental health is the introduction of the R.E.C. Room — multi-site campus hubs...

Article - /unews/article/proactive-approach-student-mental-health-heart-rec-room-initiative%C2%A0 - January 26, 2023

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The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools and the largest business education network, has extended its AACSB accreditation to the Dhillon School of...

Article - /unews/article/aacsb-international-extends-dhillon-school-business-accreditation - February 6, 2023

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University of Lethbridge undergraduate students now have more options for international learning with the Global Skills Opportunity (GSO) program.Funded through the federal government, the program is designed to give students, especially under...

Article - /unews/article/global-skills-opportunity-project-help-students-gain-career-boosting-international - February 7, 2023

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Given an aging population and increased interest in online learning, which has accelerated since the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Lethbridge is doubling the number of online seats in its Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation program.“We are...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-double-online-spaces-therapeutic-recreation-program - February 7, 2023

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High school students from across Canada will have the chance to participate in a unique summer study program at the University of Lethbridge thanks to a new partnership with Shad Canada — an Ontario-based organization offering experiential STEAM and...

Article - /unews/article/ulethbridge-host-students-across-country-through-new-shad-canada-partnership - February 14, 2023

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