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Freshwater mussels in a fight for survival

Finnish researcher, Jouni Taskinen and University of Lethbridge biology professor Dr. Cam Goater point to a troubling trend Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/08/04/freshwater-mussels-in-a-fight-for-survival/]

Experienced international coach to take helm of women's rugby program

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns are excited to announce Richard Suggitt as the new head coach of the women’s rugby program. Suggitt becomes the third head coach in program history. “Ric has been great to work with and we are very excited to have a coach of Ric’s

Herdman to headline 2015 Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast

Herdman to headline 2015 Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast

As women’s soccer steps to the forefront of the national consciousness, Pronghorn Athletics is proud to present Canadian Senior Women’s National Soccer Team head coach John Herdman as the featured speaker for the 2015 Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast, Tuesday, September 29, 2015 in the 1st Choice Savings Centre gym.

McAleenan leaving Horns women's basketball program

University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women's basketball coach Erin McAleenan has resigned from her post after accepting the head coaching position at York University. McAleenan spent the past three seasons at the helm of the women’s basketball program and compiled a Canada West conference record of 20-44 with

Physics students shine at CAP annual congress

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Physics students shine at CAP annual congress

A pair of University of Lethbridge physics students managed impressive results at the Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) annual congress that took place in Edmonton in June. Matthew Robbins (BSc ’15) and Jeremy Scott (BSc ’15) each won second place in their categories for student oral presentation and student poster

Researcher hopes parasite map will help Alberta ranchers

University of Lethbridge PhD candidate Melissa Beck has put together a map of where cattle parasites are at their worst in Alberta 630CHED [http://www.630ched.com/2015/07/12/57871/]

High River Otters going strong this season

Pronghorn swimmer Carson Wendel is giving back to his community by coaching young swimmers over the summer High River Times [http://www.highrivertimes.com/2015/07/15/high-river-otters-going-strong-this-season]

U of A study shows stress can increase odds of premature birth

Dr. Gerlinde Metz's original research is cited in a follow-up study Edmonton Sun [http://www.edmontonsun.com/2015/07/15/u-of-a-study-shows-stress-can-increase-odds-of-premature-birth]

Here’s where your money goes if you donate to a political party

Dr. Harold Jansen describes the ins and outs of political donations Global News [http://globalnews.ca/news/2107947/heres-where-your-money-goes-if-you-donate-to-a-political-party/]

Wildfires bring communities together in a cohesive and supportive manner

Dr. Judith Kulig discusses her extensive wildfire research as Saskatchewan deals with multiple fires in the province CBC Saskatchewan [http://www.cbc.ca/saskweekend/2015/07/12/wildfires-bring-communities-together-in-a-cohesive-and-supportive-manner/]

Red Wings announce new strength and conditioning coach

Former Horns hockey player and U of L alumnus Mike Kadar is off to Detroit SB Nation [http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2015/7/10/8928411/red-wings-news-announce-new-strength-and-conditioning-coach-nhl]

Potatoes free of zebra chip so far

University of Lethbridge scientist Dr. Dan Johnson is the lead on a project to watch for the potato psyllid, a tiny insect that can carry a pathogen causing a harmful condition called zebra chip in potatoes Western Producer [http://www.producer.com/2015/07/potatoes-free-of-zebra-chip-so-far/]

Pronghorns rally behind teammate

Horns men's basketball forward Brent Watkins is in hospital in Butte, MT Global News [http://globalnews.ca/news/2104123/university-of-lethbridge-basketball-player-in-serious-accident/]

Improving the world one shirt at a time

Fine Arts alumna Jena Murray has launched VEENA, a social enterprise and sustainable growth wear brand that is based on using art to help girls find strength and build courage Meridian Booster [http://www.meridianbooster.com/2015/07/09/improving-the-world-one-shirt-at-a-time]

New vice president, academic, appointed at Lakeland College

Alumnus Michael Crowe earns a new post at Lakeland College Meridian Booster [http://www.meridianbooster.com/2015/07/09/new-vice-president-appointed-at-lakeland-college]

Just in! And the winner is . . .

A look at the Teaching Centre's new SCALE-UP room Flexspace.org [https://flexspaceannouncements.wordpress.com/2015/07/09/and-the-winner-is/]

New 'Wendiceratops' named for legendary Alberta dinosaur hunter Wendy Sloboda

U of L alumna Wendy Sloboda (BA '01) continues to make significant finds CBC News [http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/new-wendiceratops-named-for-legendary-alberta-dinosaur-hunter-wendy-sloboda-1.3143196]

Meadowbrook getting new principal

Sandy McDuffe, who earned a master of educational leadership from the University of Lethbridge, to take over as new principal at Airdrie's Meadowbrook School Airdrie Echo [http://www.airdrieecho.com/2015/07/07/meadowbrook-getting-new-principal]

YQL Pan Am: The World Cup awaits for Lethbridge’s Patzer

A look at Horns rugby alumna Ashley Patzer and her next challenge Global News [http://globalnews.ca/video/2099431/yql-pan-am-the-world-cup-awaits-for-lethbridges-patzer]

U of L gets $1.1 million in federal funding for synthetic biology

The University of Lethbridge is set to establish the first synthetic biology maker space in the province thanks to a federal funding boost CJOC Radio [http://www.cjocfm.com/news-and-info/lethbridge-news/u-of-l-gets-1-1-million-in-federal-funding-for-synthetic-biology/]

Government of Canada announces funding to support synthetic biology maker space

Government of Canada announces funding to support synthetic biology maker space

The Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, has announced an investment of $1.1 million for the University of Lethbridge in support of the establishment of the first synthetic biology maker space (Synbridge) in Alberta. “Our government recognizes the important role that innovation plays in creating

Keeping small towns alive, building communities that thrive

Dr. Judith Kulig's research on resilience in the face of disaster is cited as a factor in the health of small towns Country Guide [http://www.country-guide.ca/2015/07/06/keeping-small-towns-alive-building-communities-that-thrive/46954/]

The beat goes on for Paul Walker

Alumnus Paul Walker continues to be a major player in the city's music scene Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/07/05/the-beat-goes-on-for-paul-walker/]

Ken McInnes named Interim Executive Director, Sport & Recreation Services

The University of Lethbridge has named human resources professional Ken McInnes as its interim director of Sport and Recreation Services (SRS). McInnes has been with the University for over 25 years in a variety of leadership roles, and will step out of his current position as the Executive Director, Human

University of Lethbridge geography/ATIC researchers receive multiple awards at national remote sensing conference

The University of Lethbridge was front and centre at the 36th Annual Canadian Remote Sensing Society’s (CRSS-SCT) national symposium held recently in St. John’s Nfld. Three U of L faculty members from the Department of Geography earned awards at the symposium, while a number of presentations from University