British Columbia needs plumbers, but apprentices often face financial and practical barriers that can slow their progress. A move to free, adaptable Open Educational Resources…

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) welcomes the provincial government's announcement of a major increase in funding for trades training across British Columbia, noting this investment will…

In a setting alive with anticipation, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) celebrated the achievements of its Fall 2025 graduates during a convocation ceremony at the Tournament…

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) welcomes prospective students and community members to its Kamloops and Williams Lake campuses for Open House. Everyone is invited to explore…

New support for trades training linked to the province’s mining sector will create opportunities for students to prepare for careers vital to mines across British…

Celebrating dedication and innovation in education, the Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education recently honoured Thompson Rivers University (TRU) trades faculty member Jim McCarthy with the second…

In an emotion-filled ceremony recognizing culture, tradition and the future, Dr. Airini was formally installed as Thompson Rivers University’s fifth president and vice-chancellor. [caption id="attachment_2991820"…

By Kim Van Haren Indigenous graduates from across Thompson Rivers University (TRU) were recognized last week in a dedicated ceremony that brought together family, community…

By Kim Van Haren Thompson Rivers University (TRU) celebrated the achievements of more than 2,500 graduates during convocation ceremonies this week at the Tournament Capital…

Four people who have dedicated their lives to supporting their communities are being honoured at this year’s Spring Convocation at Thompson Rivers University (TRU). Honorary…

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…

More than two dozen Indigenous water and wastewater employees are working toward their diploma at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in a program customized to serve…

By Kim Van Haren A transformative shift has been taking place in the world of trades as women increasingly take on roles traditionally dominated by…

KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) students will be able to access a grant this fall and winter from the BC government for the skills…

A multitude of lakes and waterways are a key feature of the Bulkley-Nechako around Burns Lake, BC, yet access to clean water is a perennial…

In the middle of the Kamloops summer heat, 15 welding students sweated it out to build a bear cage using the skills they honed during…

By Kim Van Haren Last summer’s raging wildfires devastated many communities across BC, including those in the Shuswap. Families fled the Bush Creek East wildfire,…

By Kim Van Haren Three TRU students celebrated big wins at the Skills Canada National competition in Quebec City from May 29 - June 1,…

By Kim Van Haren There’s an energy on campus that’s palpable. After months, or years, of dedicated work, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) graduating students are…

Six Thompson Rivers University (TRU) students celebrated on the podium at the Skills Canada BC competition on April 17, bringing home one bronze and five…