Past and Present Shining Students

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.

Shining Student Devanshi Sharma

Drawn to the University of Lethbridge by its outstanding neuroscience program and hands-on research opportunities, Devanshi Sharma initially aspired to attend medical school. However, through engaging in independent studies, she discovered her …

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Shining Student Bryanne Wandler

Bryanne Wandler has embraced every opportunity to seize rewarding opportunities at the University of Lethbridge, and this decision helped her navigate the university while discovering her passion for community planning and food …

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Shining Student Tyra Hercina

Tyra Hercina's professors have played pivotal roles in her University of Lethbridge experience, shaping Tyra's approach to education, and inspiring her to consider a future as a professor of Indigenous studies.

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iGEM competitions prove a highlight for Shining Student Jason Luddu

Two opportunities to compete with the University's International Genetically-Engineered Machine team in Paris, including a gold medal showing in the most recent competition, helped Jason Luddu realize he can do anything he sets …

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Shining Student Courtlynd Cherpin

Courtlynd Cherpin chose the University of Lethbridge for its exceptional education program and cutting-edge facilities like the Science Commons. Her dedication to understanding science is evident in her summer research experiences, particularly …

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Shining Student Layton VandeStroet

Layton VandeStroet's academic journey at the University of Lethbridge has been marked by impactful experiential learning, engaging in independent studies on topics ranging from toxic alkaloids in grain feed to E. coli …

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Work-integrated learning proves its worth to Shining Student Sara Hutchinson

Sara Hutchinson can't speak highly enough about the benefits of work-integrated learning experiences and advises students just beginning their educational journey to take every opportunity available to them at the University.

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Education Shining Student Rachele Preston juggling student leadership and becoming a teacher

Faculty of Education Shining Student Rachele Preston has taken every chance to get involved with the campus community during her time at the University of Lethbridge.

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Shining Student Shada Aborawi

Beginning her academic adventure at the University of Lethbridge with a clear focus on political science, Shada Aborawi's curiosity led her to expand her studies into social studies education, adding a valuable layer to …

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