International student overcomes challenges with donor support July 8, 2026
When Thompson Rivers University (TRU) student Yasaman Attari arrived in Canada from Iran, she couldn’t wait to embrace her new independence and begin her studies.…
When Thompson Rivers University (TRU) student Yasaman Attari arrived in Canada from Iran, she couldn’t wait to embrace her new independence and begin her studies.…
The Honourable Hope Hyslop, K.C., helped shape the Faculty of Law at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), sharing her expertise and experience with students. Now, through…
For Alexis Fenrich and her mom, Carmen, convocation is more than a celebration of two degrees — it’s the culmination of a team effort powered by love, late-night study sessions, and meaningful financial support…
In 24 hours, donor dollars streamed in, knocking down challenges and amplifying impact, with a cumulative total of $131,584 raised to improve the lives of…
TRU alum Bronwen Pakka understands the power of staying connected to the places that shaped her. Since earning her Bachelor of Business Administration in 2007, she has built…
Fundraising games, lively music and the excitement of community generosity filled the TRU Conference Centre on Saturday, Nov. 15 at the TRU Foundation Gala, which raised…
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has been awarded a transformative $5 million from the Mastercard Foundation’s EleV Program, recognizing the university’s innovative and impactful…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
KAMLOOPS — With donations pouring in over 24 hours, the 2025 Day of Giving at TRU more than doubled its goal to raise $50,000 —…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…