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Five people who have challenged and changed our perspectives nationally and globally are being honoured at TRU's Spring Convocation.

EDSW faculty member and ESTR's Market co-founder Saskia Stinson was recently recognized with the 2024 West Coast Teaching Excellence Award.

TRU and TOTA have signed an agreement to benefit students in TRU’s tourism management program and support the TRU Tourism Innovation Lab.

A two-day conference at TRU explores unearned advantages that some people possess.

TRU and the BC Wildfire Service are partnering to develop research, education, training and innovation opportunities to address wildfires.

TRU is searching for 60 households to welcome international students for two to four weeks this July and August in the Homestay program.

Law's Robert Diab discusses why Ontario schools are suing social media companies and whether they'll succeed, for The Conversation Canada.

Led by two former 'Pack members, the UBC Thunderbirds men’s volleyball team recently earned a bronze medal at the U SPORTS nationals.

TRU is hosting a free robotics workshop for female and non-binary high-school students.

TRU's Board of Governors approved Friday the establishment of the Population Health and Aging Rural Research Centre.

International Indigenous women share research on food security and sustainability issues at the Coyote Brings the Food conference at TRU.

Student storyteller Amna Qazi wanted to learn more about the features and benefits of Read&Write, so she sought an expert.

TRU Law faculty member Robert Diab writes for The Conversation Canada, asking if TikTok poses a theoretical or real threat to Canadians.

Seven TRU graduate students are getting a financial boost to back their work as recipients of this year’s B.C. Graduate Scholarships.

Uncovering hidden lived experiences and amplifying voices of people in trades affected by BC's opioid crisis is at the heart of this art.

The TRU campus is abuzz with excitement after being named a certified Bee City Campus.

Three TRU faculty members are among the recipients of $1.7 billion in federal funding for researchers and students nationwide.

Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan has co-authored an article on drought and overnight wildfires in Nature, a leading scientific journal.

TRU wants Kamloops and area residents to contribute their thoughts on global education at two public consultations.

MBA student and Researcher-in-residence intern Tana Dagneau-Jones explores how missing middle housing may help fill gaps in Kamloops.

IDays 2024 is a week-long celebration of culture, knowledge and community. You're invited to join.

TRU’s seventh annual Day of Giving raised $81,591.50 for TRU students at the Kamloops and Williams Lake campuses last week.

TRU alum Chris Maydaniuk turned his MBA into a ticket to Los Angeles, where he helms the ever-expanding, Kamloops-based company, NRI.

A lecture series by Arts faculty that focuses on issues of human rights and social justice has returned for its third year.

Natasha Ramroop Singh, assistant teaching professor at TRU, has won the monthly BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education.

Indigenous Awareness Week is back at TRU from March 4 to 8, honouring First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures.

The Faculty of Science's Dr. John Church looks at innovative practices and technologies used in precision ranching in an upcoming lecture.

More than 70 TRU students discovered research opportunities and connected with 20 faculty members at the inaugural Strike The Match event.

Respected educator and advocate DeDe DeRose is TRU's new chancellor; she begins her role as of March 1.

Students from across Canada are gathering at TRU to compete in one of the country’s top Indigenous law events.

Dr. Vandana Shiva tackles food sovereignty and sustainability at the Dean of Arts Distinguished Lecture on Human Rights and Social Justice.

Celebrate excellence and raise funds for scholarships and awards for student-athletes at the TRU WolfPack Evening of Champions on March 12.

Thompson Rivers University is counting down to the 2024 Day of Giving: 48 hours to raise $48,000 in support of students and education.

The remote-learning environment, self-directed pace and dynamic faculty are a few reasons why Open Learning works for so many students.  

The TRU and Kamloops communities are invited to attend one or both of two Black History Month events with Dr. David Este.

Being easily distracted impacts productivity and time management the Bear Focus app can help you stay focused.

2024 Day of Giving aims to raise $48,000 in 48 hours starting Feb 29. Contribute at tru.ca/givingday

This year's TRU Job Fair — the largest post-secondary event in BC — saw a historic turnout of 110 employers from across the country.

Seeing the benefits of using outdoor therapies, two faculty members have created a class that teaches those benefits.

TRU will redirect resources to new programs after the university’s board voted Monday to discontinue four visual arts degrees and diplomas.

Alum Madison Ellis tells us about her amazing opportunity to join a research expedition conducting Arctic field work on oil spills.

Law's Katie Sykes highlights the problems with agricultural gag laws, which ban undercover reporting about farms, in an upcoming lecture.

Teck Highland Valley Copper is giving $575,000 to support industry-leading research on ecosystem reclamation headed by Dr. Lauchlan Fraser.

TRU political scientist Saira Bano writes for The Conversation Canada about Pakistan's upcoming general elections.

Faculty of Law alumni Scott Duncan, Joseph Iwanicki and Greg von Euw are making a difference, together.

Two entrepreneurial students have created a cost-effective way for others to get out and enjoy all that the Canadian winter has to offer.

Six Indigenous students at TRU are now signed, sealed and ready to deliver in their carpentry careers.

Assistive Technology Specialists uses a task management app called Microsoft To-Do to help plan and organize their schedules.

Assistive Technology Specialists recommend Microsoft OneNote for taking detailed, organized, and easily accessible notes.

At a young age, Rachel Dixon knew she wanted to be a teacher some day. Through TRU, she has achieved that aspiration.

Learning never ends, especially when you have passion, advises Brandon Loehr (EDDD ’07), senior civil designer and YouTube content creator.

TRU is launching a five-year Computer Engineering program to meet the growing industry demand for engineers across technology sectors.

Students in certain health-care programs at TRU can get $2,000 to $5,000 per program year in Priority Health grants toward their studies.

A significant increase in growth in sponsored research income has put TRU onto Research Infosource's Top 50 Research Universities 2023 list.

TRU is ready to navigate federal government changes that ensure international students are financially prepared for academic success.

Philanthropists Mark and Sally Nairn are championing the TRU Williams Lake Endowed Fund, which will support students for generations.

Ukrainian secondary and post-secondary teachers and faculty members met their teaching requirements due to a TRU-hosted webinar series.

TRU's Applied Sustainable Ranching program in Williams Lake has been renamed and revamped to better serve all students.

The three-day Livable Cities, Collaborative Communities Sustainability Conference comes to campus in 2024.

At the helm of a growing health-care company, alum Kris Stewart delivers nursing services where they are needed.

Three-time Ch'nook Scholar Michelle Joseph-Shaw is networking with Indigenous leaders and business students as she prepares to go forward.

TRU political scientist Saira Bano writes for The Conversation Canada about India’s reliability as a trusted strategic partner.

TRU World’s 40th anniversary celebrations in 2023 have reflected back on four decades of change and are now looking toward the future.

TRU has expanded its student housing in Kamloops, with the newest residence now open for occupancy at East Village.

Law professors Chris Hunt and Robert Diab explore section 8 of the Canadian charter in their book, Search and Seizure.

TRU is expanding its international academic relations with its latest signing of three agreements with prominent Mexican institutions.

TRU is honouring five esteemed alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards for outstanding achievement, leadership and public service.

TRU Williams Lake, in partnership with the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin, proudly welcomes the Witness Blanket to campus.

Education professor Tory Handford shares a writing project addressing leadership on Truth and Reconciliation in an upcoming lecture.

TRU political scientist Saira Bano writes for The Conversation Canada about Joe Biden’s recent meeting with Xi Jinping.

With a goal to raise $50,000, the TRU Recreation Cricket Fund ensures the sport will live on at TRU.

Saaransh Bhardwaj jumped into available opportunities while studying at TRU Gaglardi and found his way into a job he loves.

The Basic Cook Skills Training program in Williams Lake has spread and is getting students into kitchens in camps and communities.

TRU joins newly created U.S.-Canada Centre on Climate-Resilient Western Interconnected Grid, led by the Universities of Utah and Calgary.

From Nov. 1-22, TRU alumni are encouraged to broadcast their own success stories on social media to enter the TRU Alumni contest.

TRU Honorary Doctorate recipient and donor Ken Lepin awarded numerous students with prizes this fall to spur on their studies.

A TRU grad student is filling critical gaps in understanding the annual life cycles of songbirds.

Tik Tokking truck driver and TRU alum Chace Barber is turning his social media platforms to his electric business venture.

The TRU WolfPack has officially opened the Sports Legacy Fund High Performance Training Centre.

TRU is on the precipice of establishing an Institute for Wildfire Science, Adaptation and Resiliency after endorsement by Senate.

TRU is among several BC universities receiving funds for research infrastructure.

From building trails to building relationships, supporting funds from Sun Peaks Resort are forging connections with TRU students.

With hard work, determination and donor support, TRU student Kelly Davison and her family are building a sustainable future.

TRU’s 2022-23 Report on Philanthropy highlights the impact of charitable giving to the university.

Advocating for polar bears has taken TRU alum Alysa McCall from the busy streets of New York City to the steamy tropics of Australia.

Students considering TRU, families of all ages, community members and alumni are invited to the Kamloops campus for a day of exploration.

The TRU Board of Governors unanimously approved to move ahead with construction of a $22-million Indigenous Education Centre.

The Early Childhood Education Centre has been recognized at the Thompson Okanagan Commercial Building Awards.

TRU's Veterinary Technology Diploma program is now accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, giving grads more options.

Genome BC is funding a pilot project to integrate genomics education into the new Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner program at TRU.

Two TRU faculty joined a graduate student in designing a research study that looks at use of cannabidiol oil with neurodiverse children.

Fourth-year Bachelor of Tourism Management student Alex Page is making adventure accessible through guided hiking.

TRU political scientist Saira Bano writes for The Conversation Canada about Justin Trudeau's charge against the government of India.

To help bring clean air to at-risk people in Kamloops, Canadian company Amaircare is partnering with the Sustainability Office at TRU.

TRU has been recognized as a top performer in the 2023 Sustainable Campus Index.

The Knowledge Makers program at TRU has expanded Indigenous student research from the Kamloops campus to countries around the world.

TRU joins the University Network for Investor Engagement, a shareholder engagement program that addresses climate change-related issues.

TRU invites the community to an evening of personal and professional stories from two women who are leading equity, diversity and inclusion.

Scotiabank has committed $300,000 to support new university students by funding the BBA First Year Student Success Project at TRU.

TRU undergraduate research ambassadors have created a podcast that promotes students’ research early in their academic journey.

The new Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Anti-Racism has just opened with a strong team and solid goals.

Almost 500 students from around the globe are learning about culture and language at TRU this summer.

TRU researchers have received a total of $912,500 through the NSERC Discovery Grants Program.

PhD student Danilo Caron drew upon the support of his family when committing to return to post-secondary school.

Playback Theatre, an improvised performance based on an audience member's story or memory, is back at TRU and offering a community workshop.

Country music star Aaron Pritchett headlines A Night Under the Stars, the TRU Williams Lake Fundraising Gala.

TRU Law Professor Christopher Hunt was recently cited in the British Columbia Court of Appeal.

MScEEM student Xingming Li’s research into the impact of rental prices and homelessness takes him to a national conference.

The Witness Blanket exhibit, originally slated to open on Aug. 21 at the TRU Williams Lake campus, has been postponed until further notice.

TRU alum Adil Hosenbocus credits his experiences at the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics with his road to success.

Kamloops Innovation Centre is moving from its North Shore location since 2012 to TRU’s Kamloops campus.

TRU faculty member Brenna Clarke Gray has been named one of 30 higher education IT Influencers to follow in 2023 by EdTech magazine.

The long running TRU Indigenous Summer Science Camp is back after a pandemic-related hiatus since 2019.

TRU Williams Lake welcomes the Witness Blanket, a nationally recognized art installation, to campus.

The Tulo Centre, TRU and UC commit to further collaboration and exploration of opportunities to deliver unique Indigenous-led programming.

Teresa McKernan (AHT ’86) knows firsthand all the places being a registered veterinary technologist can take you.

A new grant from the BC government will give TRU students the skills and opportunities they need for in-demand careers in a rapidly evolving job…

TRU welcomed 48 Grade 10 and 11 students to its Kamloops campus in July to participate in the first Shad Canada program at the university.

A $100,000 gift from Kamloops Home Hardware Building Centre will get carpentry students to work sites more easily.

TRU's partnership with CANSSI is an important step in building a robust data science program at the university.

With drought predicted throughout BC and water becoming a scarce resource, TRU has taken significant steps toward conserving water.

TRU's Dr. Laura Lamb writes for The Conversation Canada about the impact of the latest interest rate increase on Canadians.

Environmental Science student Leona Shepherd wants to change how wildfire management is approached.

A variety of individual and group tours of the TRU Kamloops campus are open to all during July and August.

Much has changed in Kamloops since Cariboo College alum Justice Joel Groves started his post-secondary journey in 1977.

This year, TRU proudly celebrates 40 years of international excellence and innovation.

Thompson Rivers University President Brett Fairbairn has issued a statement in response to an act of violence at University of Waterloo.

TRU Indigenous student Shoshana Wilson shares her art in Japan.

TRU and Tianjin University of Technology proudly celebrate decades-long partnership.

The TRU Board of Governors has announced the reappointment of Dr. Brett Fairbairn as president until June 30, 2025.

TRU Williams Lake students find support and success as adult learners.

TRU intercultural coordinator Amie McLean writes for The Conversation Canada about trucking industry safety.

TRU Alumni’s social media campaign, 12 Days of Alumni, has won a CASE Circle of Excellence bronze medal in the category of Alumni Relations Initiatives.

Surrounded by supporters, TRU Indigenous students were honoured and celebrated at the 2023 Indigenous graduation ceremony.

A collaborative leadership style has earned Dr. Cindy James the 2023 Chair Leadership Award.

TRU's Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition team works toward decolonizing its processes and recognizing Indigenous knowledge.

Five TRU School of Trades and Technology students have won national awards for demonstrating the best talent in their skilled trade.

Dr. Jonathan Van Hamme has been awarded the Northcote and Brink Professorship for his research into breaking down toxic ‘forever chemicals.’