Donor support helps TRU fill critical need July 16, 2025
Four Early Childhood Education (ECE) students at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Williams Lake recently received scholarships through funding from Gibraltar Mine, which is owned by…
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TRU joins the podium with Columbia, Yale in Circle of Excellence awards July 10, 2025
The TRU Foundation has brought home a bronze medal in the global Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Circle of Excellence Awards. The awards…
Nursing alum chases dreams to Hawaii May 2, 2025
John Tablason (BScN ’16) spends his workdays saving lives at Honolulu’s Queen’s Hospital. At the same time, he’s helping TRU nursing students thrive back in…
Wawanesa becomes first insurer to fund new research with TRU Wildfire April 15, 2025
KAMLOOPS — Wawanesa Insurance is leading the charge as the first insurance company to invest in wildfire-related research at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), strategically located…
New bursary increases access to STEM March 17, 2025
By Brandi Thring A donation to TRU totalling $25,000 from Progressive Planet will support women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). With that pledge…
TRU Day of Giving sets new record March 6, 2025
KAMLOOPS — With donations pouring in over 24 hours, the 2025 Day of Giving at TRU more than doubled its goal to raise $50,000 —…
Day of Giving highlights student needs February 4, 2025
By Brandi Thring Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is gearing up for its annual Day of Giving on Thursday, Feb. 27, with an exciting goal: raising…
Water polo Olympian is keynote for this year’s Back the ‘Pack Night January 24, 2025
KAMLOOPS – The former co-captain of Canada’s Olympic women’s water polo team, Waneek Horn-Miller, takes the stage to talk about her experiences at this year’s…
Building a relationship of support with TRU Trades January 14, 2025
By Brandi Thring For more than three decades, TRU’s School of Trades and Technology and the Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior (CHBA CI) have…
Gift supports research on climate resilience December 10, 2024
KAMLOOPS – A $100,000 donation will fund new research at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) that explores the role of British Columbia’s parks in climate resilience,…
Foundation Gala raises over $230,000 for students December 3, 2024
By Brandi Thring The TRU Foundation Gala raised $234,503 during the first Winter’s Ball held in TRU’s Grand Hall on Nov. 16. More than 300…
CFJC Today | WolfPack-strong Waterhouse dazzles in Den; McInnis remembered as mother hands out scholarship, delivers rousing speech November 5, 2024
After a challenging year of recovery, Owen Waterhouse and Riley Brinnen joined WolfPack teammates at the Nov. 2 season opener. They, along with teammate Owyn…
Report highlights impact of generosity October 28, 2024
By Brandi Thring While grieving the loss of her son, Owyn McInnis, a TRU men’s volleyball player, Erin Walter decided she wanted his name to…
President’s Circle welcomes new members October 17, 2024
By Brandi Thring Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) President’s Circle has 15 new members. The President’s Circle recognizes extraordinary contributions to the university — specifically, cumulative…
Williams Lake nursing students start semester with a gift September 17, 2024
By Brandi Thring First-year nursing students in Williams Lake had an extra reason to get excited on the first day of classes when they were…
Memorial award honours community-minded outdoorsman July 30, 2024
By Brandi Thring A dedicated family man and proud member of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Jamie Collins was also an avid outdoorsman, a tireless mentor and…
Philanthropy report wins international award July 3, 2024
TRU has received top recognition from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) with a 2024 Gold Circle of Excellence Award for the…
TRU Alumni, philanthropy initiatives recognized with national awards June 26, 2024
TRU has been recognized with four Prix d’Excellence awards from the Canadian Council for Advancement of Education (CCAE), an organization that promotes excellence in educational…
Research and recognition propel student success June 3, 2024
By Brandi Thring A moment of courage opened up a world of opportunities for Casey Hopper in his second year as a Bachelor of Arts…
Engineering competition connects students and alumni April 29, 2024
By Brandi Thring An innovative idea, effective work distribution and engaging presentation skills were the keys to victory for team five at the 2024 Acres…
