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TRU nursing leaders honoured for influence

Posted on: October 12, 2021

TRU Dean of Nursing Rani Srivastava and CIHR Indigenous Research Chair in Nursing Lisa Bourque Bearskin are being inducted into the Canadian Academy of Nursing…

Alumni Q&A: ‘Proximity to death a lesson in living’

Posted on: October 6, 2021

Passionate about caring for the dead, TRU alum Emily Bootle is a funeral director, embalmer and the founder of DeathCare BC.

First woman Indigenous provincial judge in BC honoured at convocation

Posted on: October 1, 2021

A groundbreaker for Indigenous women in BC’s legal system is being honoured at Thompson Rivers University’s Fall 2021 Virtual Convocation on Friday, Oct. 8.

Tree program bolsters Coolest School status

Posted on: September 24, 2021

TRU has launched its Campus Tree Program that gets volunteers to plant and nurture trees across campus.

Faculty drive TRU’s first academic freedom statement

Posted on: September 17, 2021

TRU has developed its own statement on academic freedom.

Intercultural education opens a world of growth

Posted on: September 17, 2021

The Intercultural Ambassador program is inclusive and intended for full-time undergraduate students on campus.

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Impress potential employers with your online presence

Posted on: September 16, 2021

Before you'll ever get a chance to be evaluated by any hiring committee - your resume, portfolio, and online presence need to be tailor-made for…

News Nibbles: a fresh taste on campus this fall

Posted on: September 13, 2021

After a year of our campus working remotely, we are excited to reopen our retail locations and serve our TRU community. Most of our locations…

TRU alum hones his craft in Hong Kong

Posted on: August 31, 2021

TRU Open Learning grad Patrick Blennerhasset is living his dream as an author and journalist in Hong Kong.

Backpack essentials and how to engage in the classroom

Posted on: August 24, 2021

Being prepared for the first week of class reduces anxiety and boosts confidence.

Student Survival Guide: a step-by-step approach

Posted on: August 17, 2021

Starting university can be stressful; TRU's Student Survival Guide helps you prepare, visualize, and develop an action plan to navigate the first weeks of student…

From Ghana to Canada, with Odo (love)

Posted on: August 16, 2021

Meet Odo Nkum, a TRU alum who is leading women to recovery in her community.

Provincial funds double support for genomics lab

Posted on: August 13, 2021

Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation Ravi Kahlon announced $848,500 from the BC Knowledge Development Fund has been allocated for microbial ecology and climate…

Law students shine at convocation

Posted on: August 10, 2021

Spring Convocation 2021 was a virtual event, but there were still opportunities to acknowledge outstanding students, including those in the Faculty of Law.

TRU alum TikToker just keeps on trucking

Posted on: August 3, 2021

Chace Barber (BA '18) is a partner in a successful solar and logistics company and having a ball taking his many TikTok followers along on…

Making sense out of money management

Posted on: August 3, 2021

Student Awards & Financial Aid Advisors are available to offer guidance to both full-time and part-time students in various financial areas.

New-to-TRU storyteller prepares for campus life

Posted on: July 21, 2021

Lauren Keller recently graduated from Peter Skene Ogden Secondary; as part of a capstone project, she wrote a regular column with the 100 Mile Free…

Open Learning gives artists freedom to study their way

Posted on: July 6, 2021

TRU OL alum Christine Wunderlich is a dancer, aerialist, instructor and choreographer who benefited from online studies while working around the world.