Alum’s journey from tourism to trailblazer October 31, 2025
Moving from the urban bustle of Mexico City, when Thompson Rivers University (TRU) alum Martha Márquez Ortiz (BTM ’13) first arrived in Kamloops to attend…
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TRU celebrates finalists and award winners for advancing open education October 31, 2025
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is celebrating international recognition for its leadership in open education, with faculty, students and collaborators named among the 2025 Open Education…
TRU lecture explores the challenges, impact of social mission-driven organizations October 30, 2025
Non-profits and social enterprises are at the heart of efforts to tackle some of society’s most pressing issues — from homelessness and unemployment to social…
George Abbott inspires TRU Law students to lead with reconciliation October 30, 2025
On Wednesday, Oct. 8, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Law students had the opportunity to hear from one of British Columbia’s leaders in Crown-Indigenous relations, as…
TRU master's student awarded for salmon conservation October 29, 2025
From childhood days fishing on Okanagan waters with her family to conducting graduate research that contributes valuable insights toward the recovery of wild salmon populations,…
TRU conference advances collaboration on Indo-Pacific security challenges October 28, 2025
Scholars, policymakers and practitioners from across Canada and the Asia-Pacific strengthened ties and shared strategies for addressing emerging security threats during a major international conference…
Art brings research to life through student–professor collaboration October 20, 2025
Political debate, viral cottage cheese recipes and Taylor Swift’s latest album — you’ve probably encountered at least one of these in the last two weeks.…
National wildfire resilience gathering fosters collaboration and co-creation at TRU October 17, 2025
More than 200 wildfire researchers, agency staff and community leaders convened in-person and online at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Oct. 7 to 9 for the…
TRU partnership earns national recognition for Kamloops’ Cultural Strategic Plan October 16, 2025
A 10-year cultural vision for Kamloops, shaped through research and community collaboration with Thompson Rivers University (TRU), has earned national recognition. The You Are Here…
TRU lecture explores the power of emotion October 14, 2025
How do our emotions shape the way we live, work and connect with others? Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) Dr. Catherine Ortner, a professor in the…
TRU Fall 2025 Convocation: celebrating a season of achievement and belonging October 10, 2025
In a setting alive with anticipation, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) celebrated the achievements of its Fall 2025 graduates during a convocation ceremony at the Tournament…
Funding boosts TRU robotics innovation to help combat wildfires across B.C. October 10, 2025
As wildfires continue to affect communities across British Columbia, researchers at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) are turning to technology to help reduce risks and improve…
TRU secures $200,000 to support Indigenous students in work-integrated learning October 8, 2025
Indigenous students at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) completing unpaid work placements will have greater financial support this fall, thanks to $200,000 in national funding from…
Seven TRU students awarded prestigious conservation scholarships from HCTF October 6, 2025
Seven Thompson Rivers University (TRU) students have been awarded 2025 scholarships from Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF), recognizing the university’s growing contribution to evidence‑based wildlife,…
Wildfire experts converge at TRU for national conference October 6, 2025
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will soon host the Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada’s (WRCC) first Building Foundational Knowledge gathering. Running Oct. 7 to 9, the…
TRU Open House welcomes Kamloops and Williams Lake communities October 3, 2025
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) welcomes prospective students and community members to its Kamloops and Williams Lake campuses for Open House. Everyone is invited to explore…
From classroom to community: TRU student powers heritage park proposal October 3, 2025
What if you could explore Kamloops’ history in a vivid, immersive way that brought old storefronts, vintage cars and steamboats to life? The Kamloops Heritage…
Celebrating cultural heritage: Jason Johnston recognized for Indigenous tourism initiatives September 29, 2025
Jason Johnston, an assistant teaching professor in tourism management at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), has been recognized with the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal.…
TRU to bring virtual wildfire network together at national conference September 26, 2025
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will welcome wildfire researchers, fire agencies and community partners from across Canada this fall for the inaugural gathering of the Wildfire…
The Path forward: unity through understanding September 26, 2025
On Tuesday, Sept. 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we gather on the ancestral territories of Tk̓emlúps and T̓éxelc to honour the strength,…
