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Donors inducted to TRU President’s Circle

Posted on: September 13, 2022

Thirty-one donors have been newly inducted to the TRU President’s Circle.

TRU chooses new provost after national search

Posted on: March 14, 2022

Dr. Gillian Balfour has accepted the position of TRU’s Provost and Vice-President Academic, effective July 1.

Standing in support with T’exelc

Posted on: January 26, 2022

President Brett Fairbairn writes with thoughts for the Williams Lake First Nation (T’exelc), who have identified potential burial sites.

What is TRU’s Role in the Pandemic Recovery?

Posted on: January 21, 2022

TRU looks forward to being a crucial part of our society’s collective effort to put COVID behind us

SD 73 and TRU renew longstanding partnership

Posted on: November 17, 2021

TRU and SD 73 have renewed their commitment to work together for students of all ages in the region.

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.

Industrial Training and Technology Centre officially open for learning

Posted on: September 26, 2018

TRU’s new Industrial Training and Technology Centre was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 26th.

TRU strengthens Mexican ties with UAGro MOU

Posted on: August 28, 2018

Agreement with Autonomous University of Guerrero opens new possibilities and new opportunities for students, for programs and for faculty.

Working together; TRU and city sign agreement

Posted on: August 24, 2018

TRU and the City of Kamloops formalized their co-operative relationship with a Memorandum Of Understanding signed Thursday at the TCC.

TRU to become research hub for ecosystem recovery

Posted on: August 22, 2018

Dr. Lauchlan Fraser has been awarded an NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Ecosystem Reclamation, valued at more than $2.5 million.

SIT friendship stands the test of time

Posted on: June 29, 2018

More than 600 students have earned a double BBA degree during a 15-year, innovative partnership with Shanghai Institute of Technology.

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