Researchers awarded prestigious federal grants July 18, 2019
Six Thompson Rivers University (TRU) researchers have been awarded federal research grants totaling nearly $400,000, enabling them to conduct groundbreaking work in the social sciences…
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Early childhood education research receives provincial boost July 17, 2019
In BC, more than half of all early childhood educators (ECEs) leave the profession within five years which limits the sector’s capacity to grow, and…
Early childhood education research receives provincial boost July 17, 2019
Project designed to increase support for educators and reduce attrition in the field KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) researcher Dr. Laura Doan will be…
TRU expands Bachelor of Education to support future Indigenous teachers July 15, 2019
KAMLOOPS–Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is expanding its Bachelor of Education program by 16 seats in September to help address a shortage of Indigenous teachers in…
Women, sustainable leadership and the road ahead July 12, 2019
This story first appeared in the spring 2019 edition of Bridges Magazine: The Sustainability Issue. Bridges is the official publication of TRU alumni and friends,…
Accreditation recognizes TRU’s commitment to quality July 10, 2019
KAMLOOPS–The quality of education and commitment to student success at Thompson Rivers University has received major recognition with the university achieving accreditation status through the…
TRU celebrates achieving accelerated accreditation July 10, 2019
Thompson Rivers University has been granted accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) two years ahead of schedule. This makes TRU the…
Career and Experiential Learning nets national award July 4, 2019
Members of TRU’s Career and Experiential Learning (CEL) department have earned national recognition for their work and leadership in growing career education. The team was…
Envision TRU consultation seeks community input July 3, 2019
KAMLOOPS–What do you want to see happen at Thompson Rivers University during the next decade? Thompson Rivers University wants to hear from everyone in the…
Gatecrasher “a tiny miracle” for Buis July 2, 2019
Susan Buis has lived in the Southern Interior for almost 14 years and admits that after a somewhat nomadic life, she struggled to open herself…
Girls get messy at their own camp June 28, 2019
Girls belong in science, technology, engineering and math as much as the next guy. That’s why TRU offers a one-week Girls Only EUReKA! Science camp.…
Gathering support June 28, 2019
This story first appeared in the spring 2019 edition of Bridges Magazine: The Sustainability Issue. Bridges is the official publication of TRU alumni and friends,…
Scholarship honours legacy of Chinese-Canadian soldier June 26, 2019
The legacy of Chinese-Canadian soldier Frederick Lee will be memorialized through a scholarship at TRU in recognition of his life and character. The Jack and…
Do your TESL practicum in Vietnam June 26, 2019
Note: Participating students may be eligible to receive a $500 Student Field School Award through TRU World. The Teaching English as a Second Language…
TRU Community Legal Clinic thriving June 24, 2019
When the TRU Community Legal Clinic opened its doors in February of 2016, there were three students and one supervising lawyer to provide services, mostly…
Putting care in career June 20, 2019
This story first appeared in the spring 2019 edition of Bridges Magazine: The Sustainability Issue. Bridges is the official publication of TRU alumni and friends,…
Provincial scholarships awarded to graduate researchers June 13, 2019
KAMLOOPS – Four exceptional graduate students at Thompson Rivers University will share in scholarships valued at $60,000. They are the first at TRU to receive…
Accessibility Services a partner in education June 13, 2019
Upon meeting Melissa Little, it doesn’t take long to be inspired by her sunshiny enthusiasm for student life. “University is not just beneficial on a…
ESTR students reinforce learning at worksites June 13, 2019
Often the best way to learn is by jumping into real-life situations. For 28 students in the Education and Skills Training (ESTR) Program, they had…
TRU wins national education award for Indigenous student research mentoring June 13, 2019
KAMLOOPS–Thompson Rivers University has won the 2019 Alan Blizzard Award from the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) for its unique, collaborative…
