Since 2017/18, students have been recognized and participated in our Shining Student initiative. Many students are nominated in several academic years, but for this purpose, they are listed the first year they are nominated. Please note that some of the details may have changed for the Shining Student profiles featured within this section. For example, many of these students have since graduated. Quite often we have name changes for programs, courses and departments and faculty and staff may have moved on, but at the time of posting to the web, the details were current. If you would like to learn more about something mentioned and can't find a reference to it on our websites, please contact artsci.communication@uleth.ca and we will do our best to assist.
Meet Connor Bunnage (BSc '23), Shining Kinesiology Student
Connor Bunnage knew he wanted to study kinesiology but two independent studies helped him decide on doing a master's degree.
Shining Student Nicola Alvarez
Nicola Alvarez credits professors for pushing her toward a level of success she had never dreamed of and a path that includes research and work in the realm of emerging Filipino literature and Filipino …
Shining Student Annelise Den Hertog
Annelise Den Hertog followed her passion for biology to the University of Lethbridge, where she embraced experiential, hands-on learning.
Shining Student Kaitlyn Stevens chooses to look at the bright side of life
Kaitlyn Stevens hasn't let health issues slow her down now that she's found a passion for biology, and she's taken the initiative to pursue every opportunity for even greater exposure in that field.
Shining Student Malit'i (Satisfied wherever you go or are at), Georgia Walkus
At the University of Lethbridge, inspirational professors and mentors have played a pivotal role in expanding Maliťi, Georgia Walkus's worldview and encouraging her to dream big, leading her to contemplate pursuing Indigenous law …
Shining Student Michael Adjei Osei
Master's student Michael Adjei Osei took a bold leap into theoretical physics upon discovering the groundbreaking research at the University of Lethbridge, particularly the work of professor Arundhati Dasgupta on the origins of …
Shining Student Christy Bore
Christy Bore is actively engaged in research at the University of Lethbridge, participating in multiple independent studies and an undergraduate thesis in organic chemistry.
Global Citizen Cohort paves the way for Shining Student Dakota Huddlestun's journey
Participating in the Global Citizen Cohort not only provided Dakota Huddlestun with a smoother transition into university, it helped spark his interest in anthropology, thanks to some passionate professors.
Shining Student Sophia Bird
At the University of Lethbridge, Sophia Bird has engaged in impactful experiential learning, including independent studies in labs focusing on analytical ultracentrifugation and RNA-protein interactions.