Research collaborations tackle challenges faced by rural BC residents
Posted on: July 13, 2020
Three Interior university research teams are addressing the problems faced by British Columbians living outside a large metropolitan area.
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Letter to the editor regarding National Indigenous People’s Day
Posted on: June 19, 2020
As social distancing restrictions limit our ability to organize an event, TRU invites everyone to celebrate this day in a different way.
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Inspiring generations
Posted on: June 12, 2020
Thompson Rivers University is conferring honorary doctorate degrees upon two outstanding women who share remarkable resilience in overcoming traumatic experiences in their lives.
Read moreGrant expands Wells Gray research centre
Posted on: June 11, 2020
TRU received $150,000 from the Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation, solidifying plans for a four-season facility in Wells Gray Park.
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Small study subjects reap big award
Posted on: June 11, 2020
Naowarat (Ann) Cheeptham is one of this year’s esteemed recipients of the D2L (Desire2Learn) Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning.
Read moreThompson Rivers University takes lead role in global education accessibility
Posted on: June 9, 2020
TRU is the first in North America to offer an international credential transfer based on open educational resources.
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TRU takes lead role in global education accessibility
Posted on: June 9, 2020
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is at the forefront of making free online education more accessible around the world—a resource that’s more important than ever since…
Read moreTRU honours two women who overcame dire childhoods
Posted on: May 19, 2020
Two outstanding women will be conferred honorary doctorates during the Virtual Convocation Ceremony on Monday, June 22, 2020.
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Answering the call of community with hundreds of masks
Posted on: May 11, 2020
Canada Research Chair Dr. Shelly Johnson has made almost 700 face masks on request from Indigenous communities and connections across Canada and beyond.
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Nurses shine in turbulent times
Posted on: May 11, 2020
TRU nursing students and faculty are showing strength as they do their best during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Students graduate straight to the COVID-19 frontlines
Posted on: May 7, 2020
As the novel coronavirus swept around the globe and killed thousands of people, 65 student respiratory therapists at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) graduated early to…
Read moreAlumni connection drives donation from Windsor Plywood Foundation
Posted on: May 5, 2020
A $75,000 donation from the Windsor Plywood Foundation has supplied Thompson Rivers University’s carpentry program with new equipment.
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Law team creates blog and apps for COVID-19 assistance
Posted on: April 22, 2020
A team of 15 TRU Law students, faculty and alumni collaborated to create a series of apps to help people find out how to access…
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Heroes from their first day
Posted on: April 9, 2020
Almost 50 Thompson Rivers University Health-Care Assistant students graduated early this spring to start jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreNew $1.5-million health research chair advances Indigenous wellness in nursing
Posted on: April 8, 2020
TRU researcher Dr. Lisa Bourque Bearskin is one of six researchers nationally awarded an Indigenous Research Chair in Nursing.
Read moreTRU launches new Master of Science in Data Science program
Posted on: April 3, 2020
A new Master of Science in Data Science program kicks off at TRU in September to meet the growing demand for data scientists.
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TRU launches Master of Science in Data Science
Posted on: April 3, 2020
TRU is now accepting applications for students in a new Master of Science in Data Science program that starts in fall 2020.
Read moreWiegele’s donation to TRU benefits North Thompson students
Posted on: March 2, 2020
Mike Wiegele, the founder of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, has funded several new awards at TRU for students from the North Thompson area.
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Different continents, shared stories
Posted on: February 25, 2020
Indigenous delegates from New Zealand and Australia shared four days of culture and learning at TRU and in Kamloops in mid-February.
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Cards of connection
Posted on: February 18, 2020
Stephanie Tate wanted to do something to let first-year students know they aren't alone. Words of Wisdom was the answer.
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