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B.C. Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills Jessie Sunner was on campus this week to meet with university leadership.

TRU carpentry students completed all four levels of apprenticeship training in-community in Lytton First Nation, rebuilding after wildfire.

Reached under the BC government’s 2025 Balanced Measures Mandate, the four-year agreement covers approximately 1,020 TRUFA faculty members.

The university initiative is part of a growing international movement to reduce loneliness by creating opportunities for people to connect.

The project aims to lower wildfire hazard, reduce smoke and emissions and improve the long-term health of forests surrounding the community.

Mishmish, co-owned by TRU alum Abdallah El Chami, was recently named 2026 Best Bakery by Vancouver Magazine.

TRU) has launched new student awards to support learners entering the Practical Nursing Diploma program at its Williams Lake campus.

TRU and the City have signed a Letter of Understanding affirming their commitment to accessible, high-quality education and training.

Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan is sharing a new Canada Fire Weather Outlook forecasting potential extreme fire weather events.

Five individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in their fields are being honoured at TRU’s Spring 2026 Convocation in June.

Applied microeconomist Dr. Soodeh Saberian is TRU's new Canada Research Chair in Economics of Climate Change, Disasters and Inequality.

Speaking to the Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce on May 7, TRU President Dr. Airini outlined a vision for closer collaboration.

SFU and TRU are forging a new partnership to advance innovation, research, graduate studies and workforce development across BC.

New tools and models developed by TRU faculty member Dr. Weiwei Wang will help Canadians prepare for a future of escalating wildfire.

After more than 25 years in security engineering, alum Travis Standen has sound advice for anyone thinking of following a similar path. 

Graduate and undergraduate research won awards at the 2026 World Association for Cooperative Education International Research Symposium.

The new partnership agreement formalizes a relationship grounded in mutual recognition and a shared commitment to work together.

TRU Master of Science student Blaire Smith is studying how BC's last northern leopard frogs intersect with agricultural practices.

Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building grants will fund international collaborations by Dr. John Church and Dr. Claudia Gonzalez Lozano.

Dr. Yue Zhang is using statistics, genomics and machine learning in a multi-sector research project examining soil biodiversity across BC.

A new agreement between TRU and the First Nations Health Authority focuses on improving health outcomes for First Nations communities.

An innovative articulation agreement gives EIA graduates an opportunity to earn a Canadian master's degree in one of three TRU programs.

Kye7e Cecilia Dick DeRose was a respected Secwépemc knowledge keeper, educator and champion of language revitalization.

TRU Community Trust is pleased to announce that construction has officially begun on a new data centre.

TRU and former employee Larry Phillips announce that they have reached a mutually agreeable resolution to all outstanding matters.

Led by two TRU alumni, the WolfPack women’s volleyball team had a program-best regular season record and hosted playoffs for the first time.

Thompson Rivers University commits to collaborative planning to shape future program delivery.

Wolfie's Campus Store opened March 19 in a new, centralized hub fostering pride and connection on campus.

Indigenous students and alumni explored business, accounting and finance careers at the TRU Indigenous Pathways in Business event.

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.