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A surge in student scholarship support combined with continued excellence in research led the University of Lethbridge to the biggest jump of all schools in the annual Maclean’s University Rankings report, released Thursday.

The University of Lethbridge will celebrate the achievements of its exceptional graduating students at Fall 2023 Convocation on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at 10 a.m. in the 1st Choice Savings Centre gymnasium. The public is welcome to join the festivities, either in person or by watching the streaming version on YouTube. WHAT: Fall 2023 Convocation

The community is invited to celebrate the installation of the University of Lethbridge’s seventh President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Digvir Jayas, on Friday, Oct. 13.

A tireless and unwavering leader dedicated to scholarly activism, Dr. Gülden Özcan was an erstwhile supporter of graduate learners, encouraging her students to take ownership of their graduate experience through disciplined exploration of their topics and to believe in their ideas. Özcan, who passed away in May 2022, is the first to be honoured with the University of Lethbridge School of Graduate Studies Graduate Mentorship Award. She will be recognized as part of the 2023 Fall Convocation ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, 10 a.m. in the 1st Choice Savings Centre gymnasium.

Canada and Alberta’s population is aging. As a result, the number of individuals who are going to require care in residential long-term care homes is only going to increase.

Initiative between Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens and University of Lethbridge and University of Plymouth Nikkei Memory Capture Project earns national attention

Acknowledging her exceptional contributions to health sciences, neuroscientist Dr. Gerlinde Metz has become the University of Lethbridge’s first professor to be named a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellow (CAHS). Fellows are recognized by their peers nationally and internationally for their contributions to health sciences and have demonstrated leadership, distinctive competencies and a commitment to advance health sciences.

With an eye to helping solve the crisis in health care, Angie Grewal, a University of Lethbridge fourth-year master of nursing student, believes that expanding the role of nurse practitioners could help address the shortage of physicians in Alberta and lead to more accessible and cost-effective care.

Four enterprising University of Lethbridge students have launched the #MycosMentalHealth campaign to increase awareness of mental health and natural remedies that can help.

Iitsisaanoowa (Vision Beyond), Elder Christina Fox is a woman of devout faith and humility whose grace and kindness have made her a beloved presence in the schools within the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division. For her steadfast commitment to Indigenous youth, her leadership in education and the ongoing work of reconciliation, the University of Lethbridge will recognize Fox with an honorary degree at 2023 Fall Convocation.