Recognizing the role of Indigenous nurses April 8, 2022
BC Indigenous Nurses Day is being recognized for the first time on Sunday, April 10, due to a dedicated group of nurses and support from…
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Art meets welding to create Indigenous garden bench April 7, 2022
For the past seven years, TRU welding Instructor Jim McCarthy has also been teaching welding/art at NorKam Secondary. McCarthy recently created a bench for an…
TRU highlights food security programs for ag minister April 7, 2022
As a major employer, educational institution and generator of research, TRU is making a substantial contribution to food sustainability, production, self-sufficiency and, ultimately, food security…
Amplifying business with a purpose April 5, 2022
By Brynn Roach Integrity, vision, positivity, accountability—these are all qualities we recognize in leaders, and TRU alum Aleece Laird (BBA '98) ticks all the boxes.…
Education: a maternal influence? April 4, 2022
New research suggests that mothers who graduate from university pass on educational advantages to their daughters. Their sons don’t see the same gains. If you…
TRU research studies disaster-resilient communities April 4, 2022
How can communities better prepare and respond to natural hazards and disasters? In what ways can community science empower community members to build disaster resilient…
TRU students create a roadmap to research March 30, 2022
Research can be daunting, especially at the undergraduate level. Whether it’s the idea of white lab coats and handling beakers and test tubes, or the…
Ch'nook Scholars: Connecting Indigenous students with business leaders March 29, 2022
For aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders, an experienced contact or mentor can be a critical part of business success. “There are challenges that come with entrepreneurship…
Lecture series celebrates newly promoted professors March 22, 2022
They are knowledgeable academics, respected colleagues, dedicated educators and thoughtful mentors. And Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is recognizing newly promoted professors with a new lecture…
Women business leaders share the wealth, study shows March 21, 2022
Want to grow wealth in your community? Start a business—especially if you’re a woman. A new study from TRU’s School of Business and Economics looks…
TRU researcher designs 6G networks of the future March 17, 2022
Wireless cellular technology has made incredible advances since the first call was made from a handheld mobile phone in 1973. From 1G to 6G, each…
TRU research drives meaningful impact March 15, 2022
Since receiving a Discovery Grant in 2021, Dr. Jabed Tomal from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics has focused on interesting and impactful work in housing…
TRU researcher develops climate-resilient crops March 14, 2022
[caption id="attachment_2970352" align="alignright" width="378"] Dr. Yan Yan[/caption] TRU faculty member Dr. Yan Yan, from the Department of Computing Science, received a Discovery Grant in 2021…
TRU chooses new provost after national search March 14, 2022
Dr. Gillian Balfour has accepted the position of TRU’s Provost and Vice-President Academic, effective July 1. She currently serves as the vice-president and academic dean…
Top chef cooks up lessons for TRU students March 8, 2022
Chef Bernard Casavant dropped in to the TRU Culinary Arts program during Indigenous Awareness Week to share his years of experience with students. A world-class…
Catching up with award-winning water operator Warren Brown February 28, 2022
By Brynn Roach When opportunities are presented to TRU alum Warren Brown, he takes hold of them—a habit that landed him a successful career in…
Raising minimum wage boosts productivity, study finds February 22, 2022
New research from School of Business and Economics (SoBE) faculty member Dr. Meng Sun challenges economic models that suggest a higher minimum wage will harm…
Introducing the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics February 17, 2022
Business education at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is levelling up with a new name. The newly named Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics honours…
Provincial scholarships recognize graduate research at TRU February 17, 2022
Thompson Rivers University has awarded four exceptional graduate students with entrance scholarships valued at $15,000 each. This marks a $60,000 investment by the Province of…
High-school students discover what software engineering offers February 14, 2022
As high-school students start to think about what they want to do when they graduate, TRU's Department of Engineering gave many from School District 73…
