Two outstanding women will be conferred honorary doctorates during the Virtual Convocation Ceremony on Monday, June 22, 2020.
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May. 5, 2020
Alumni connection drives donation from Windsor Plywood Foundation
A $75,000 donation from the Windsor Plywood Foundation has supplied Thompson Rivers University’s carpentry program with new equipment.
Apr. 8, 2020
New $1.5-million health research chair advances Indigenous wellness in nursing
TRU researcher Dr. Lisa Bourque Bearskin is one of six researchers nationally awarded an Indigenous Research Chair in Nursing.
Apr. 3, 2020
TRU launches new Master of Science in Data Science program
A new Master of Science in Data Science program kicks off at TRU in September to meet the growing demand for data scientists.
Mar. 2, 2020
Wiegele’s donation to TRU benefits North Thompson students
Mike Wiegele, the founder of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, has funded several new awards at TRU for students from the North Thompson area.
Jan. 23, 2020
TRU welcomes community to explore questions of faith
Everyone is welcome to attend Life, Grief and Fear: How Faith Responds—a panel dialogue around multi-faith perspectives.
Jan. 21, 2020
TRU celebrates 50 years of education and transformation
TRU invites everyone to celebrate its golden anniversary this year by participating in numerous events being held throughout 2020.
Jan. 16, 2020
Donation supports single parents studying law
Lawyer Frank Quinn has provided TRU with $250,000 for new bursaries benefiting single parents studying law.
Jan. 13, 2020
TRU launches new program for basic trades skills
TRU is launching a new Trades Assistant Program for students with diverse abilities interested in construction, warehousing or landscaping.
Nov. 28, 2019
Foundation donors reach new peak in awards to students
TRU students received $775,000 in donor-funded scholarships, bursaries and awards at the annual TRU Foundation Awards ceremony.