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Connecting with words

Posted on: June 18, 2021

TRU President Brett Fairbairn drew upon a group of Secwépemc Elders to translate the university’s vision statement into their ancient language.

Sharing in sorrow and truth

Posted on: May 28, 2021

President Brett Fairbairn writes in respect and honour to our region’s first peoples, who at this time are dealing with the incomprehensible.

A national moment of silence

Posted on: January 14, 2020

TRU is holding a moment of silence for those lost in the crash of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 in Iran.

TRU’s economic impact in region over $705 million annually

Posted on: October 2, 2019

TRU’s latest economic impact study results indicate one in nine jobs regionally are supported by the activities of TRU and its students.

TRU celebrates achieving accelerated accreditation

Posted on: July 10, 2019

TRU has been granted accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities two years ahead of schedule.

Brett Fairbairn installed as fourth TRU president

Posted on: June 6, 2019

TRU proudly celebrated the installation of Dr. Brett Fairbairn as TRU’s fourth president and vice-chancellor at Spring Convocation 2019.

Remembering Sri Lanka

Posted on: April 23, 2019

Many at Thompson Rivers University are still trying to process the shocking news of the bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday.

TRU goes platinum in environmental sustainability

Posted on: October 29, 2018

TRU is on the top of the world when it comes to global sustainability initiatives and achievements, reaching platinum standing in STARS.

Committed to community

Posted on: October 12, 2018

TRU’s sixth annual report on research is now available, and is a showcase of the world-class research taking place right at our front door.

TRU researchers share $355,000 in federal awards

Posted on: October 9, 2018

Three TRU researchers have been awarded NSERC Discovery Grants, part of a $558 million investment announced by the Government of Canada.

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