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This spring, mother and daughter will both graduate from TRU, cheered on by friends and family.

TRU co-sponsored a gathering of communities, Indigenous leaders and researchers in Colombia to share global perspectives on wildfire.

TRU's federally-funded training program is nearing its goal to train 260 wildland firefighters in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.

This August, a Bachelor of Social Work international field school will bring TRU's Consent Café program to Gurdaspur, India.

In 24 hours, donor dollars streamed in with a cumulative total of $131,584 raised during TRU Day of Giving on Feb. 26.

TRU highlights how applied research and innovation is helping to build wildfire-ready communities in Canada and beyond.

TRU is challenging the community to connect everyday actions with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for a chance at big prizes.

Dr. Anila Virani leads ongoing research and development of AISimSpeak, an AI-powered platform focused on therapeutic communication training.

TRU alum Cristiana Solinas (Culinary Arts ’09) is now head of London South Bank University’s National Bakery School.

Repair Café on March 12 offers an opportunity to keep household items out of the landfill and learn do-it-yourself skills for the future.

TRU formally signed the Scarborough Charter on Feb. 25, joining a national network working to advance Black inclusion in higher education.

The Actors’ Workshop Theatre’s (AWT) upcoming production of The Laramie Project centres around the aftermath of a hate crime in 1998.

Dani Collins, publication manager at TRU Open Press, is being recognized for outstanding contributions to BC's open education movement.

TRU celebrates linguistic diversity with a parade and rally for International Mother Language Day on the Kamloops campus on Feb. 23.

British Columbia released Budget 2026 today, framing the plan around protecting core services while investing in skills training.

Ahead of TRU Day of Giving on Feb. 26, we asked alum Bronwen Pakka why supporting students matters to her.

TRU shared an update on its financial position and next steps toward long-term stability at a university-wide budget town hall on Feb. 10.

Dr. Yaou Hu's tourism research explores how clearer menu communication can help reduce unintentional food waste.

TRU Computer Network and Cybersecurity Diploma students have a dedicated space for hands-on training against real-world cyber threats.

TRU will join a national commitment to confront anti-Black racism, becoming the 61st signatory member of the Scarborough Charter.

TRU alum Shaminder Parmar was recently recognized as one of Edmonton’s 2025 Top 40 under 40 by Edify.

TRU President Dr. Airini says BC has reached a critical inflection point in how it prepares for wildfire and other natural hazards.

TRU welcomes the first short-term cohort of Maple Leaf Educational Systems students to Kamloops.

Thompson Rivers University has appointed Dr. Gordon James Binsted as its next Provost and Vice-President Academic, effective Feb. 1

Dr. Melba D'Souza has been awarded the Fellowship of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

Student Akemy Earl pursues her dream in a pilot project between TRU's Education and Skills Training program (ESTR) and Culinary Arts.

TRU is strengthening its international and Indigenous partnerships following meetings in New Zealand and Australia.

Interpretive signs installed across TRU's campus highlight education and research related to pollinators and the plants that support them.

TRU is seeking three senior researchers to nominate through the recently announced Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program

Social work faculty member Dr. Rahul Jain says shifts in how substance use is described can create a more supportive campus environment.

The second annual TRU Winter’s Ball raises funds to support students. 

Ten Indigenous students in TRU Lillooet’s EDCP course discover strengths, explore careers and learn "to strive ahead."

TRU science dean and former wildland firefighter Greg Anderson turns lived trauma into resilience research and mental-health training.

TRU is honouring five esteemed alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards for outstanding achievements and dedicated service.

TRU’s new interactive Level 2 plumbing OER lowers apprentice costs and strengthens up-to-date B.C. trades training.

TRU’s Global Horizons event celebrated faculty-led internationalization through global learning, research and partnerships.

Dr. Mahed Choudhury looks at the people side of wildfires — how communities cope, rebuild and come out stronger.

TRU Gaglardi’s interactive 2024–25 annual report is live—explore innovation, experiential learning, social media wins and more.

TRU now draws power from three rooftop solar arrays, boosting on-site electricity for the campus and its Low-Carbon District Energy System.

Two students have published their work in Nanotechnology, marking a significant achievement in undergraduate research.

Reduced sunlight shapes how we think, feel and move through our day, says TRU's assistant professor of social work Dr. Rahul Jain.

TRU Gaglardi’s Dr. Salman Kimiagari discusses how today’s entrepreneurs adopt a global mindset from day one in an upcoming lecture.

TRU welcomes today’s provincial announcement of a major increase in funding for trades training across B.C.

From AI in health care to invasive plants in B.C., TRU’s latest research report explores solutions to Canada’s biggest challenges.

TRU Law alum Sam Tecle (Class of 2017) has been recognized as one of B.C.'s most promising young leaders.

TRU is answering the United Nation’s global call to action to build a better world by 2030.

The TRU MBA Games team delivered a standout performance at the BC MBA Games, tying second in academics and third in spirit.

When Martha Márquez arrived in Kamloops to attend university, she never imagined one day she'd be defying gravity as a pro mountain biker.

TRU has been recognized among the 2025 Open Education Global Awards for Excellence winners and finalists.

TRU Gaglardi's Dr. Salvador Barragán discusses how non-profits and social enterprises operate within communities in an upcoming lecture.

TRU Law students hear from B.C. Treaty Commissioner George Abbott on reconciliation, treaties and Canada's colonial legacy.

Grad student Selena Carl earns Pacific Salmon Foundation bursary for research helping endangered Okanagan chinook survive and thrive.

Experts from across Canada and the Asia-Pacific address emerging security threats during an international conference hosted by TRU.

TRU business professor Bruce Martin and fine arts alum Fae Lyn explore how research could be expressed through visual storytelling.

Wildfire researchers, agency staff, and community leaders convened at TRU to launch a national conversation about wildfire resilience.

A 10-year cultural vision for Kamloops, shaped through research and community collaboration with TRU, has earned national recognition.

Dr. Catherine Ortner of the Faculty of Arts discusses how emotions shape the way we live, work and connect with others.

TRU’s Fall 2025 grads celebrated courage, community and purpose as they were called to “strive forward” into their next chapter.

TRU researcher Geoff Fink has received $119K to develop autonomous robots that help prevent, monitor and respond to wildfires across B.C.

Funding from CEWIL will enable TRU Indigenous students completing unpaid practicums to focus on learning, not finances.

Seven students have earned scholarships from Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, highlighting TRU’s growing contribution to research.

The Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada’s gathering at TRU will spark discussion with rapid-fire sessions and facilitated workshops.

Prospective students and community members are invited to explore TRU's programs and campuses through booths, experiences and tours.

A study by MEEM student Holly Siebenmorgen highlights the economic and cultural benefits of proposed Kamloops Heritage Park.

TRU's Jason Johnston has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his contributions to Indigenous tourism in his community.

TRU hosts the inaugural gathering of the Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada (WRCC) Oct. 7 to 9.

On Sept. 30, we gather on the ancestral territories of Tk̓emlúps and T̓éxelc to honour the enduring spirit of Indigenous Peoples.

With a Doctor of Philosophy in integrative molecular medicine, TRU alum Ivan Hartling now works as a bioinformatician at Oxford.

In recognition of research excellence, TRU's Juanita-Dawne Bacsu has received the Scholar Award from Michael Smith Health Research BC.

TRU's Courtney Mason leads innovative research that recognizes the importance of Indigenous rights and sustainable development.

Mastercard funding highlights TRU's commitment to advancing reconciliation, educational innovation and Indigenous partnerships.

TRU staff, faculty and alumni are invited to make connections on the TRU Alumni Network.

TRU's Dr. Jessica Allingham is leading a new project that rethinks chemistry education.

In a landmark achievement for TRU, Dr. Puthiyedth has been selected for the acclaimed BCRC Beef Researcher Mentorship Program.

Support for trades training in B.C.'s mining sector will offer students opportunities to prepare for important careers across the province.

TRU earns top marks in the prestigious 2025 Sustainability Campus Index, with first place overall among 80 master's institutions.

TRU awarded transformative funding from the Mastercard Foundation, recognizing the university's initiatives for Indigenous youth.

TRU and partners host the FASD Together Unconference on Sept. 27 during national fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) Awareness Month.

Dr. Courtney Mason is among 59 new Members recognized by the Royal Society of Canada for outstanding achievements.

A team that includes five TRU alumni is leading Indigenous-led growth in Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS).

TRU’s innovative Low-Carbon District Energy System (LCDES) is underway, making strides toward zero-carbon goals.

Twenty-four TRU graduate students recently received over $500,000 in provincial and federal funds to boost research opportunities.

Athletes access TRU’s flexible online courses with the British Columbia Hockey League's Academic Readiness Program.

Three of B.C.'s top wildfire communications experts join TRU this fall to lead the Wildfire Communications and Media Certificate program.

Indigenous youth from across BC experienced university life and explored science, technology and health careers at TRU's annual summer camp.

Respiratory Therapy department chair Cael Field offers insights on the impacts of wildfire smoke on health.

TRU alum Colette Trudeau is the CEO of Métis Nation British Columbia and was recently named one of the province’s top 40 under 40.

TRU invites residents to create personal maps at HOT TOPIC, a new exhibition at the Kamloops Museum and Archives.

Zainab Oladipo, TRU alum and chef-owner of Afrofusion, is aiming to cook for 300 consecutive hours to earn a Guinness World Record.

TRU has partnered with the Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada, with $11.7-million in federal funding over four years.

Four Early Childhood Education students at TRU Williams Lake recently received scholarships through funding from Gibraltar Mine.

Celebrated welding instructor Jim McCarthy receives award for fostering inclusive education, community service and innovative learning.

Seven TRU researchers have secured nearly $900,000 in funding for groundbreaking projects.

The TRU Foundation took home a bronze medal in the Council for Advancement and Support of Education's global post-secondary awards.

A group of data science students is developing a video analysis tool that uses AI to deliver validated data in real-time.

Eleven international Master of Education students have completed the TWINQ pilot project, gaining hands-on experience in B.C. classrooms.

For 16 years, TRU alum Marty Hastings has been bringing tales of the WolfPack to the broader community. 

TRU's LCDES is the first initiative under a national retrofit partnership between Creative Energy and the Canada Infrastructure Bank.

In stirring ceremony with over 200 people in attendance, Dr. Airini was formally installed as TRU president and vice-chancellor.

The TRU Alumni Network is a new digital space for TRU's alumni community to reconnect, stay informed and engage with the university.

TRU's vice-president international was recognized by the B.C. Council for International Education (BCCIE) for her leadership.

Dr. Bruno Cinel, associate professor of chemistry at TRU, has been honoured with the College Chemistry Canada Award in Chemical Education.

Counsellor Cliff Robinson is being recognized for his leadership co-chairing the Counselling, Academic Supports and Assessment department.

Dr. Naowarat (Ann) Cheeptham has been named the 2025 recipient of the School District 73 OWL Award for Excellence in Public Education.

Dr. Airini, TRU's incoming president, marked her first overseas visit at convocation ceremonies in China, reinforcing global partnerships.

Manjot K. Sekhon, a 2025 TRU Law graduate, is the winner of the first annual prize recognizing legal writing on issues of access to justice.

Bachelor of Health Science student Jenna Sims will represent Canada at Oxford University after winning national competition.

Graduates of TRU's Bachelor of Tourism Management program have a new competitive edge in the job market.

TRU has received an honorable mention at the 2025 CAUBO Awards for its Low-Carbon District Energy System and PV Solarization projects.

Indigenous graduates from across TRU were honoured last week in a ceremony with family, community and university leaders.

Six ceremonies held across three days celebrated the achievements of more than 2,500 graduates.

TRU enhances global ties and expands student and faculty opportunities through B.C.'s trade mission to Asia.

Secwépemc artist, entrepreneur, TRU alum and educator Ashley Michel (BEd ’23) is the founder of 4 Generations Creations.

In She's Still My Mom, Laura Doan suggests an Alzheimer's diagnosis doesn't mean the end of hope or lasting memories.

Vice-President International Baihua Chadwick and President Dr. Brett Fairbairn travelled to China to mark Maple Leaf school's 30th.

TRU Bold sets out the university's priorities for teaching, learning, research and program development through to 2030.

Saskia Stinson, associate professor and co-ordinator of the ESTR program, is among this year's 3M National Teaching Fellowship recipients.

Alum John Tablason spends his workdays saving lives in Honolulu. At the same time, he's helping TRU nursing students thrive.

In partnership with the BC Wildfire Service, TRU recently hosted a 20-person delegation from France to discuss international collaboration.

The power of being oneself, authentically, is the focus of TRU's annual equity, diversity and inclusion conference on Thursday, May 15.

An anniversary celebration on May 10 honours the School of Nursing’s rich history, showcases achievements and looks to the future.

The second annual BC’s Best Butcher Competition invites up to 18 skilled butchers from across the province to showcase their talents.

Wawanesa Insurance is leading the charge as the first insurance company to invest in wildfire-related research at TRU.

A new ceremonial mace carved of moose antler by Esk’etemc artist Wilfred Robbins Sr. will feature at TRU's annual commencement event.

The Graduate Professional Success program prepares students by giving them real-world skills and a network of industry connections.

Four people who have dedicated their lives to supporting their communities are being honoured at TRU's Spring Convocation in June.

TRU is hosting a free, public forum, Medical Cannabis and Recovery, that explores how medical cannabis can be used as an alternate therapy.

Dr. Airini, respected education researcher and former dean of TRU's Faculty of Education and Social Work, is the university's next president

TRU has been awarded nearly $1.7 million by Natural Resources Canada to support local wildfire readiness.

PLAR at TRU gives students academic credits for the knowledge and skills they’ve gained outside of traditional classrooms.

From the frontlines to a bird’s eye view, the TRU alumni behind Hummingbird Drones and Nova have been finding new ways to tackle wildfires.

TRU is celebrating its strengths and looking to the future as it reaches a milestone 20 years as a full-fledged university this month.

Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley and current MLA Joe Ceci encourage event audience and TRU students to stand up and ruffle feathers.

The work of journalism students is being shared through The Wren and an exhibit at the Kamloops Art Gallery that opens April 5.

TRU's two-decade milestone marks its continuing efforts to connect with the community through pioneering initiatives.

A future of AI-driven education was explored at the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics 2025 AI Summit earlier this year.

Dr. Cait McKinney is the key speaker at this year’s annual Dean of Arts Distinguished Lecture Series on Human Rights and Social Justice.

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