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U of L In The News

Wellness program offers pathway to healthy living

U of L researchers contribute to wellness initiative

Province announces flexible learning options for Albertans looking to add skills

The University of Lethbridge is creating a micro-credential program geared toward the film and television industry as part of the Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Jobs plan.

Paige Crozon bringing wealth of experience to bench for Lethbridge Pronghorns hoops

When the Pronghorns women’s basketball team kicks off training camp next week, they’ll do so under head coach Dave Waknuk and new lead assistant coach Paige Crozon.

Waterton-Glacier Peace Park Hosts Virtual Science and History Week Webinar Series

The U of L's Dr. Jenny McCune is slated to give a talk on Sept. 13 titled "More Humans and Bigger Fires - How are Waterton's Plant Communities Responding?" as part of this webinar series

Competition to encourage youth vaccinations launched by 4 Alberta universities

The U of L is one of four Alberta universities that partnered to create a new competition to help get more young people vaccinated.

Voter fatigue not expected to impact Lethbridge municipal election: political scientist

U of L political science professor Dr. Lars Hallström weighs in on this fall's federal and municipal elections.

University of Lethbridge art professor gets funding from Canada Foundation for Innovation

U of L professor Jackson Two Bears is excited to bring a new research initiative to Lethbridge called the Onkwehonwe Research Environment (ORE).

Stantec honoured with IES Illumination Awards

Stantec has received a Merit Award for Interior Lighting Design from the Illuminating Engineering Society for its work on Science Commons.

Mural bringing hope to downtown Lethbridge

A new mural that now graces the outside wall of the Streets Alive building downtown was a fundraising initiative from students in U of L's Dhillon School of Business integrated management experience program.

Grasshopper forecast

Dr. Dan Johnson talks about grasshoppers in southern Alberta in the grasshopper forecast

Archaeology students dig up the past at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

U of L students in archaeology and geography have spent the last four weeks dusting, digging, and uncovering pieces of history at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.

Large amount of CO2 released into atmosphere during Kenow wildfire, study suggests

A new U of L study suggests a large amount of carbon dioxide was released into the atmosphere after a wildfire burned through a large swathe of Waterton Lakes National Park nearly four years ago.

Pronghorns host a triple header to celebrate return

After the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled the 2020 Canada West season, U of L Pronghorns athletics returns with a bang this fall, kicking off with a triple header Sept. 18 at the U of L Stadium.

CO2 release from 2017 Kenow Wildfire equivalent of 1.1-1.8 million cars

U of L undergrad Sam Gerrand conducted research to quantify how much carbon dioxide was released from the soil and trees in a 300-metre area that was burned in the Kenow Wildfire in 2017.

Celebration held for Blackfoot Women’s Empowerment project in Lethbridge

Celebrating three years, the Blackfoot Women's Empowerment group aims to create change while empowering Blackfoot women as entrepreneurs, giving them the resources to pursue financial security and freedom.

'Like fighting a fire': Fast-growing grasshoppers swarm Lethbridge after heatwave, drought

Dr. Dan Johnson weighs in on the glut of grasshoppers this summer

Invasion of fast-growing grasshoppers in Alberta city sparked by heatwave, drought

Dr. Dan Johnson explains the science behind the surge of grasshoppers in Lethbridge

Learning beyond the classroom: Tips for parents to re-engage their kids this summer

Dr. Robbin Gibb is a featured expert in this report on keeping kids' brains active

Lethbridge election ballots to include question on potential ward system

U of L political scientist Dr. Geoffrey Hale weighs in on the benefits of a ward system for Lethbridge.

U of L appoints its first executive director of equity, diversity and inclusion

Martha Mathurin-Moe has been appointed as the U of L's first Executive Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

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