Bosch, Crozon realize Paris dreams, while track coach Steinke readies for sixth Olympic appearance
Friday, July 5, 2024Multiple athletes and coaches with University of Lethbridge Pronghorns ties will represent Canada in Paris beginning July 24
Could it really happen any other way? Kacie Bosch (BA ’20) and Paige Crozon punched their ticket to the Paris Olympics in the most dramatic of ways, winning the bronze medal match in the final 3x3 women’s basketball Olympic qualifying tournament. After years of crossing the globe, jumping through qualifying hoops and racking up win after win as the world’s top-rated 3x3 team, they are Paris bound.
Studying the effects of maternal social isolation on the health of offspring
Wednesday, July 3, 2024Dr. Gerlinde Metz, a University of Lethbridge neuroscientist, Dr. Gerald Giesbrecht from the University of Calgary and Dr. David Olson from the University of Alberta have received a One Child Every Child Strategic Catalyst Award worth $50,000 to look at maternal social isolation as a risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes and developmental trajectories in their offspring.
Advisory — Former University of Lethbridge Chancellor, Charles Weaselhead, appointed to Order of Canada
Thursday, June 27, 2024The University of Lethbridge’s first Indigenous Chancellor, Charles Weaselhead, has been appointed a member of the Order of Canada.
Statement from University of Lethbridge president: Lethbridge College receives polytechnic status
Tuesday, June 25, 2024Lethbridge and communities across southern Alberta (and beyond) have benefited greatly by the teaching, research and community outreach activities of the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College. Indeed, it is unique to have two significant post-secondary institutions located within a city of 100,000 people. We know our colleagues at Lethbridge College have been working toward this designation for some time and we congratulate them on this development.
University of Lethbridge nursing students help establish a new wellness partnership
Monday, June 24, 2024University of Lethbridge third-year nursing students helped create a partnership between Medical Mercy Canada and the Blood Tribe Department of Health as part of their community health initiative earlier this spring. Medical Mercy Canada provides medical supply donations to various countries worldwide, such as wound-care necessities and medical equipment.
Indigenous students and alumni realizing the benefits of mentorship program
Thursday, June 20, 2024The Dhillon School of Business Scotiabank Mentors Program achieved a significant milestone recently when it celebrated 10 years of making a difference in the lives of Indigenous students and alumni.
Advocacy work earns Jesson recognition as first VandenHoek Schlachter Pride award recipient
Tuesday, June 18, 2024Mars Jesson, a psychology major and co-chair of Q-Space at the University of Lethbridge, is the first recipient of the VandenHoek Schlachter Pride Award. This recognition celebrates Jesson's commitment to supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ community on campus and beyond.
Advisory — University of Lethbridge to raise Progress Pride flag on June 18
Monday, June 17, 2024The inaugural winner of the VandenHoek Schlachter Pride Award will be announced at the flag raising
Everyone is welcome to attend as the University of Lethbridge raises the Progress Pride flag on Tuesday, June 18, at 11 a.m. outside the Students’ Union Building by the Aperture Drive bus loop.
Broad areas of research awarded federal funding
Monday, June 17, 2024A spectrum of research projects at the University of Lethbridge have been awarded nearly $2.6 million in federal funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
The funding is part of $693.8 million for several NSERC research competitions recently announced on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.
Fine Arts researchers part of collaborative cross-country project awarded $2.5 million SSHRC Partnership Grant
Wednesday, June 12, 2024A unique cross-country partnership between 10 Canadian post-secondary institutions involving three University of Lethbridge Faculty of Fine Arts researchers has been awarded a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Partnership Grant of $2.5 million