Widdowson files legal action against ULethbridge

Frances Widdowson has filed a $3M defamation claim against the University of Lethbridge, which she alleges accused her of spreading prejudice, hate, disinformation, and lies. The lawsuit filed in the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta names several individuals from the institution as parties to the action, including ULethbridge President Digvir Jayas; ULethbridge Vice-Provost of […]

The University of Lethbridge is launching a Master of Arts degree in Fine Arts Multidisciplinary. Students will learn about intersections between creative arts practices, reflect on practices, and consider factors that shape artistic expression. This course-based program is research-intensive and includes a capstone project. “By bringing different artistic perspectives into their studies, the program encourages […]

The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta recently ruled that the University of Lethbridge erred when it canceled a lecture by Frances Widdowson in 2023. CBC reports that Justice Chris Simard deemed the university’s decision to be “fundamentally and fatally flawed,” as it “failed to appreciate and expressly consider [ULethbridge student Jonah] Pickle’s and Dr […]

The University of Lethbridge has announced that it will be launching a Bachelor of Engineering program starting in Fall 2027. The Bachelor of Engineering (Integrated Engineering) program will provide students with knowledge of core principles from a variety of fields of engineering, including agri-food, chemical, and software engineering. In addition to the inclusion of work-integrated […]

The Southern Alberta Medical Program—delivered through a partnership between the University of Calgary and University of Lethbridge—and its home facility recently received Blackfoot names. ULethbridge Vice-Provost, Iniskim Indigenous Relations Iikaisskini (Low Horn) Dr Leroy Little Bear named the program “Sokinaki Okakssksin,” which he explained means “making people well,” while Blackfoot Elder Ninnaisipistoo (Owl Chief) Dr. […]

The University of Lethbridge has announced that it has become the publisher of the philosophy journal Informal Logic. The journal will be associated with ULethbridge’s Critical Thinking & Civic Engagement Lab and will offer internship opportunities for ULethbridge students. “With this journal, a lot of attention from Informal Logic, and more generally from the Argumentation […]

With Asian Heritage Month well underway this May, several institutions are continuing to share resources and host special events to raise awareness of and celebrate the heritage of their community members. Langara College is hosting a guided tour of historic Chinatown. The libraries at institutions such as Langara and Niagara College curated reading lists for […]

The University of Lethbridge has publicly responded to media inquiries about the recent police actions and active trespass notice barring speaker Frances Widdowson from campus. Widdowson is reportedly subject to a trespass notice, which ULethbridge confirmed she contravened multiple times in April. During one of these instances, CTV News reports that Widdowson refused to leave […]

The University of Lethbridge has announced plans to add a 127,000 square-foot, air-supported multi-sport dome on campus. The $13.5M dome will contain a turf field, two sports courts, and a multi-lane track, increasing space for student sports, training, and recreation. “The demand for quality indoor training, community activity and recreational facility space is overwhelming on […]

The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta recently heard arguments in speaker Frances Widdowson’s and former student Jonah Pickle’s legal challenge against the University of Lethbridge. In 2023, the lecture on academic freedom faced pushback from the community due to past statements by Widdowson. The talk was ultimately cancelled by ULethbridge. Widdowson and Pickle asserted […]