TRU is searching for 60 households to welcome international students for two to four weeks this July and August in the Homestay program. “Broadening horizons…
KAMLOOPS — Kamloops families have a chance to open their doors to the world as Thompson Rivers University (TRU) launches its search for 60 households…
Celebration of Persian New Year (Nowruz) will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, March 19, at TRU. The TRU Students’ Union Persian Club is playing host to the…
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) wants Kamloops and area residents to contribute their thoughts on global education at two public consultations on the university’s inaugural Strategic…
Two global events are coming together at TRU - IDays and the Knowledge Makers conference - creating a week-long celebration of culture, knowledge and community.…
Vice-President International Baihua Chadwick and Dr. Rod McCormick, professor and BC Innovation Chair in Indigenous Health at TRU, discuss IDays on campus and the partnership with…
Eighteen-year-old TRU student Yana Voitenko said the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began on Feb. 24, 2022, had a major impact on her life and…
Education and Social Work faculty member Oleksandr (Sasha) Kondrashov speaks with Daybreak Kamloops about the two-year anniversary of the Ukraine war and upcoming events planned in…
"There is no question the new federal rules and caps on visas will change the international education landscape," writes President Brett Fairbairn. "Some private schools…
The federal government has announced that, beginning this fall, post-secondary institutions will be able to apply for low-interest loans to build student housing. Matt Milovick,…
How will the new student visa cap on international students impact TRU? Reuben Onyango, associate director of international student services, provides insight. Jan. 23 story begins at…
International students Julio Yaber and Isabella Acosta found themselves fascinated by Kamloops’ snow-covered hills and the excitement of winter experiences. But one reality struck them…
Prior to Jan. 1, international students needed $10,000 in addition to tuition. Now, that amount has more than doubled. The federal government is requiring individuals to…
TRU Students Union (TRUSU) has partnered with the city to ensure students from around the world feel safe and comfortable in the water. “It’s a…
International students "are valuable contributors to our communities and the Canadian economy, and they deserve better support from universities," writes President Brett Fairbairn. Read more
Passionate about sports, TRU student Artem Zhurakovskii is staging a cash-prize basketball tournament on campus. Read more
Ukrainian secondary and post-secondary teachers and faculty members met their teaching requirements due to a TRU-hosted webinar series. Vice-President International Baihua Chadwick provides insight. Listen to…
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is well-positioned to navigate federal government changes designed to ensure international students who come to Canada are financially prepared for academic…
TRU World has announced the creation of new scholarships for international students. The announcement came as part of TRU World's 40th anniversary year-round celebrations. “This…
KAMLOOPS — Memories, milestones and new scholarships for international students — TRU World’s 40th anniversary celebrations in 2023 have reflected back on four decades of…
