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Journalism alum is finalist for esteemed Michener Award

Posted on: May 3, 2022

TRU alum Jessica Wallace (BJour '12) is a finalist for Canada's premier journalism award and she has some advice for journalism students.

Amplifying business with a purpose

Posted on: April 5, 2022

BBA alum Aleece Laird helps organizations define, or refine, their purpose with her boutique communications firm Amplify Consulting.

Catching up with award-winning water operator Warren Brown

Posted on: February 28, 2022

Warren Brown received his diploma in water treatment technology in 2011. Now, he's recognized across the country for advocacy and leadership

TRU Law supporters fund new student bursary

Posted on: February 3, 2022

Rob McDiarmid Q.C. and Justice Sharon Matthews have given more than $100,000 to support the Faculty of Law since the JD program was created.

Just launched: TRU Alumni mobile app

Posted on: February 2, 2022

Newly launched, the TRU Alumni app is the easiest way for alumni to access discounts, news, events, services and more.

Business alum Abhishek Naik on navigating the supply chain

Posted on: February 1, 2022

Abhishek Naik manages inventory for a national grocer. He talks seasonality, consumer demands and more that impact the supply chain.

Innovating in Northern cuisine with TRU alum Shelby Jordan

Posted on: January 4, 2022

TRU butchery alum Shelby Jordan is earning high praise for her Dawson City restaurant that draws from a locally inspired menu.

Alumni Q&A: From OL to entrepreneurship

Posted on: November 25, 2021

TRU alum Ryan Dennis (Cert. Mgmt Studies ’13) is the founder of organic grocery retailer Larry’s Market in Vancouver.

Building a business with TRU alum Max Rivest

Posted on: November 25, 2021

TRU alum Max Rivest (BTM ‘10) is the co-founder of Wize—a low-sugar, antioxidant-rich tea made from coffee leaves.

Raymond James Trading Lab opens with leading tech

Posted on: November 4, 2021

Raymond James (Canada) Ltd. in partnership with FactSet—a financial data and software company—equipped the Raymond James Trading Lab with a contribution of $550,000.

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.

New fund supports students impacted by climate disasters

Posted on: September 8, 2021

The Disaster Relief Fund will provide safe housing and tuition support for students impacted by climate-related disasters.

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.

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…

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.