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Four Early Childhood Education students at TRU Williams Lake recently received scholarships through funding from Gibraltar Mine.

Celebrated welding instructor Jim McCarthy receives award for fostering inclusive education, community service and innovative learning.

Seven TRU researchers have secured nearly $900,000 in funding for groundbreaking projects.

The TRU Foundation took home a bronze medal in the Council for Advancement and Support of Education's global post-secondary awards.

A group of data science students is developing a video analysis tool that uses AI to deliver validated data in real-time.

Eleven international Master of Education students have completed the TWINQ pilot project, gaining hands-on experience in B.C. classrooms.

For 16 years, TRU alum Marty Hastings has been bringing tales of the WolfPack to the broader community. 

TRU's LCDES is the first initiative under a national retrofit partnership between Creative Energy and the Canada Infrastructure Bank.

In stirring ceremony with over 200 people in attendance, Dr. Airini was formally installed as TRU president and vice-chancellor.

The TRU Alumni Network is a new digital space for TRU's alumni community to reconnect, stay informed and engage with the university.

TRU's vice-president international was recognized by the B.C. Council for International Education (BCCIE) for her leadership.

Dr. Bruno Cinel, associate professor of chemistry at TRU, has been honoured with the College Chemistry Canada Award in Chemical Education.

Counsellor Cliff Robinson is being recognized for his leadership co-chairing the Counselling, Academic Supports and Assessment department.

Dr. Naowarat (Ann) Cheeptham has been named the 2025 recipient of the School District 73 OWL Award for Excellence in Public Education.

Dr. Airini, TRU's incoming president, marked her first overseas visit at convocation ceremonies in China, reinforcing global partnerships.

Manjot K. Sekhon, a 2025 TRU Law graduate, is the winner of the first annual prize recognizing legal writing on issues of access to justice.

Bachelor of Health Science student Jenna Sims will represent Canada at Oxford University after winning national competition.

Graduates of TRU's Bachelor of Tourism Management program have a new competitive edge in the job market.

TRU has received an honorable mention at the 2025 CAUBO Awards for its Low-Carbon District Energy System and PV Solarization projects.

Indigenous graduates from across TRU were honoured last week in a ceremony with family, community and university leaders.

Six ceremonies held across three days celebrated the achievements of more than 2,500 graduates.

TRU enhances global ties and expands student and faculty opportunities through B.C.'s trade mission to Asia.

Secwépemc artist, entrepreneur, TRU alum and educator Ashley Michel (BEd ’23) is the founder of 4 Generations Creations.

In She's Still My Mom, Laura Doan suggests an Alzheimer's diagnosis doesn't mean the end of hope or lasting memories.

Vice-President International Baihua Chadwick and President Dr. Brett Fairbairn travelled to China to mark Maple Leaf school's 30th.

TRU Bold sets out the university's priorities for teaching, learning, research and program development through to 2030.

Saskia Stinson, associate professor and co-ordinator of the ESTR program, is among this year's 3M National Teaching Fellowship recipients.

Alum John Tablason spends his workdays saving lives in Honolulu. At the same time, he's helping TRU nursing students thrive.

In partnership with the BC Wildfire Service, TRU recently hosted a 20-person delegation from France to discuss international collaboration.

The power of being oneself, authentically, is the focus of TRU's annual equity, diversity and inclusion conference on Thursday, May 15.

An anniversary celebration on May 10 honours the School of Nursing’s rich history, showcases achievements and looks to the future.

The second annual BC’s Best Butcher Competition invites up to 18 skilled butchers from across the province to showcase their talents.

Wawanesa Insurance is leading the charge as the first insurance company to invest in wildfire-related research at TRU.

A new ceremonial mace carved of moose antler by Esk’etemc artist Wilfred Robbins Sr. will feature at TRU's annual commencement event.

The Graduate Professional Success program prepares students by giving them real-world skills and a network of industry connections.

Four people who have dedicated their lives to supporting their communities are being honoured at TRU's Spring Convocation in June.

TRU is hosting a free, public forum, Medical Cannabis and Recovery, that explores how medical cannabis can be used as an alternate therapy.

Dr. Airini, respected education researcher and former dean of TRU's Faculty of Education and Social Work, is the university's next president

TRU has been awarded nearly $1.7 million by Natural Resources Canada to support local wildfire readiness.

PLAR at TRU gives students academic credits for the knowledge and skills they’ve gained outside of traditional classrooms.

From the frontlines to a bird’s eye view, the TRU alumni behind Hummingbird Drones and Nova have been finding new ways to tackle wildfires.

TRU is celebrating its strengths and looking to the future as it reaches a milestone 20 years as a full-fledged university this month.

Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley and current MLA Joe Ceci encourage event audience and TRU students to stand up and ruffle feathers.

The work of journalism students is being shared through The Wren and an exhibit at the Kamloops Art Gallery that opens April 5.

TRU's two-decade milestone marks its continuing efforts to connect with the community through pioneering initiatives.

A future of AI-driven education was explored at the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics 2025 AI Summit earlier this year.

Dr. Cait McKinney is the key speaker at this year’s annual Dean of Arts Distinguished Lecture Series on Human Rights and Social Justice.

A $25,000 donation from Progressive Planet will support women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

TRU is strengthening its connections with Mexico and Latin America through a consortium that fosters research and scholarship collaboration.

As TRU marks 20 years as a university, Roger Barnsley, the last president of UCC and first for TRU, recounts how it all came about.

TRU's Strategic Internationalization Plan reinforces a commitment to integrating global views into learning, research and partnerships.

TRU's 2025 Day of Giving more than doubled its goal to raise $50,000 — generating $105,997 to directly help students.

TRU’s Knowledge Makers Program is being recognized at a book launch with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Rome

Students can start in September 2025 and gain in-demand skills in just two years in TRU's new Computer Network and Cybersecurity program.

Before TRU alum Tanya Thomas’s adventurous spirit took her to the N.W.T., it led her to TRU in pursuit of an MBA.

TRU is pioneering the TRUly Flexible initiative, using OER and online tech to make learning more accessible, affordable and personalized.

The Canadian Centre for Elder Law is moving to the TRU Faculty of Law.

A free public lecture series by TRU faculty that focuses on issues of human rights and social justice is back for its fourth year.

The importance of collaboration in facing global challenges is front and centre as the theme of this year’s IDays celebrations March 12-14.

Former Alberta NDP premier Rachel Notley and NDP MLA Joe Ceci are coming to TRU to talk about how community members can lead change.

An initiative co-led by TRU to foster the use of open-source technologies is gaining momentum with a $100,000 government grant.

TRU's Williams Lake campus opens its doors for its third annual Explore TRU event on March 6, inviting the whole community to check it out.

Tk’emlúps artist Ed Jensen designed and carved a new ceremonial mace for use in TRU's convocation ceremonies.

TRU is hosting a free workshop for female and non-binary high-school students in grades 8-12 who are interested in STEM.

Thompson Rivers University is gearing up for its annual Day of Giving on Thursday, Feb. 27, with a goal to raise $50,000 in just 24…

Ted Howe leads ongoing longitudinal research study that sheds light on the lived experiences of international students in The Conversation.

Distinguished alum Mark Zuehlke has been named a Member of the Order of Canada for his work chronicling Canada's wartime past.

TRU has received $321,359 for the third phase of its work creating a process to assess micro-credentials for additional credit options.

TRU is honouring three esteemed alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards for outstanding achievements and dedicated service.

Waneek Horn-Miller, former water polo Olympian, takes the stage to talk about her experiences at this year’s Back the ‘Pack Night at TRU.

TRU is launching Canada’s first Honours College in fall, beginning with a University Honours Certificate.

This year's conference focuses on three sustainability themes: food security, local policy initiatives and Indigenous initiatives.

TRU has launched TRUly Flexible, an initiative to blend online and campus-based learning options in new ways.

Gwynne Dyer, author of Intervention Earth, breaks down the climate crisis at the Science Revealed Dean's Lecture at TRU on Feb. 19.

The School of Trades and Technology and the Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior have collaborated successfully for years.

Six programs in wildfire science and communication have been approved by TRU's governing bodies, with three expected to start in fall 2025.

Laura Grizzlypaws embeds Indigenous ways of knowing into TRU’s teaching practices and curriculum as educational developer at CELT.

Dr. Wendy Gardner will present a public lecture on the importance of B.C.'s grasslands on February 4. RSVP by Jan. 28.

A TRU wildfire expert has co-authored a study on the growing impact of fires in Canada, published in the esteemed journal, Science.

The roundabout near the Trades and Tech building is now graced by four fox sculptures inspired by a Secwépemc Stsptekwl (traditional legend)

Graduate students and business owners are seeing benefits from a hands-on program that looks at carbon emissions and ways to reduce them.

With 16,000 students taking more than 35,000 classes, instructional designers at Open Learning are vital to meet students' changing needs.

Paralympic athlete and TRU alum Greg Stewart has found his degree in human resources has helped him connect with others.

For the past 25 years, Cindy James has dedicated her career to the TRU Assessment Centre, where she has elevated the testing conducted there

Researchers will explore the role of parks in climate resilience, reconciliation and Indigenous-led conservation thanks to a $100,000 gift.

TRU political scientist Robert Hanlon writes for The Conversation Canada about ways Canada can lead on human security in the Indo-Pacific.

Visiting Sri Lankan scholar Dr. Fazeeha Azmi and TRU’s Dr. Bala Nikku are studying Indigenous people's disaster resilience.

Indigenous students from 23 First Nations are earning their diploma as a cohort in TRU's Water and Wastewater Technology program.

The TRU Foundation Gala raised $234,503 during the first Winter’s Ball in November.

Fighting wildfires inspired alum's pursuit of post-secondary education at TRU.

Two Thompson Rivers University researchers have been awarded up to $20,000 each through the Michael Smith Health Research BC Reach Program.

The Simulation-Based Learning Centre has developed a new advanced training session in CPR and naloxone in response to the opioid crisis.

TRU Williams Lake trades student Alexandra McCormack is challenging stereotypes and building a career she can take pride in.

TRU Law's Robert Diab suggests reasons for Canada's TikTok ban are unconvincing.

Dr. Rod McCormick is the first scholar at TRU to be elected as a Royal Society of Canada Fellow, an honour he receives at a…

Supreme Court of Canada Justice Malcolm Rowe spoke to law students and faculty about Canadian courts’ capacities and judicial authority.

TRU continues to build recognition for its leadership in sustainability initiatives with two more honours.

Laura Doan was recently promoted to full professor and, to mark that honour, is giving an address at the Inaugural Professorial Lecture.

Career programs provide TRU students with practical experience, professional skills and the confidence to enter a competitive job market.

As an ambassador for a travel abroad program, TRU alum Cassidy Jean shares the positive impact the program had on her as a TRU student.

Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan discusses what factors led to recent fires in Jasper National Park — and how can we be better prepared.

The TRU Report on Philanthropy 2023-24 highlights why philanthropy matters.

Eight employees are the first Interior Health cohort to graduate from TRU’s full-time accelerated Anesthesia Assistant post-diploma program.

TRU Law's Robert Diab explains what Apple Intelligence means for you.

TRU is among the first universities in B.C. to receive approval from BC Hydro to install more than 1,000 solar panels across campus.

Canada’s laws aren’t doing enough to protect species at risk, faculty member Courtney Mason and research associate Jordyn Bogetti write.

TRU's President’s Circle has 15 new members who have contributed more than $2.1 million in total giving.

Canada-India relations have suffered a major setback, TRU faculty member Saira Bano writes.

Held at the Tournament Capital Centre, TRU's 2024 Fall Convocation celebrated student accomplishments, dedication and hard work.

A pair of TRU law students earned top honours in the Canadian Bar Association's Privacy and Access Law, and Aboriginal Law essay categories.

Victoria MacDonald says hard work, taking risks and her MBA have opened doors to a career she believes will make positive change.

TRU Williams Lake hosts its annual Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 22, welcoming prospective students, families and community members.

TRU is a significant economic driver for the B.C. Interior, injecting $2.2 billion into the provincial economy.

Entrepreneur Sean Bulman (ARET ’14, BA ’16) has gone from TRU student to award-winning home designer.

Initiated to strengthen Indigenization, TRU's Coyote Project has improved connections and understanding across the university and beyond.

TRU recently welcomed a delegation from Continental Institute for International Studies in India, celebrating their 19-year partnership.

President Brett Fairbairn discusses the need for TRC Day, and a video with Chancellor DeDe DeRose and Cultural Advisor Ted Gottfriedson.

A group of 11 TRU students just returned from a study tour of China that opened their eyes to cultural and socioeconomic issues.

Bala Nikku, associate professor of social work, is collaborating across disciplines to build a disaster-resilient future.

The ceremony marked the start of construction of the $22-million centre, a hub for Indigenous education, culture and community on campus.

Thanks to donor support, first-year nursing students in Williams Lake lab received nursing kits on their first day of classes.

Three TRU researchers have been awarded federal research grants totaling more than $163,000.

A proposed Guaranteed Tuition Model gives financial certainty to international students for the length of their studies, up to five years.

TRU throws open the doors at the Kamloops campus for everyone to join in this year’s Open House on Saturday, October 19.

TRU is a top performer on the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index, ranking first in master's institutions and energy impacts.

TRU and the Williams Lake First Nation signed a partnership agreement to strengthen their collaborative relationship.

TRU's Mobile Simulation Lab will soon provide TRU students living in BC’s rural areas in-person clinical training in their own communities.

TRU is making post-secondary education less expensive and more accessible through open educational resources.

TRU alum Raphael Boudreault-Simard's work as an aerial filmmaker has taken him around the globe.

Dr. Rod McCormick is among 104 new Fellows recognized by the Royal Society of Canada for scholarly achievements.

TRU has broken ground on its Low-Carbon District Energy System, a major step forward in its journey to achieve zero carbon emissions.

Two women who are leading equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives in Canada’s post-secondary landscape share their stories on Sept. 24.

A recent visit by a delegation from the University of Finance Marketing in Vietnam is strengthening TRU's international partnerships.

TRU students will be able to access a grant this fall and winter from the BC government for the skills and training opportunities they need.

TRU and two other Interior universities have partnered with the City of Kamloops and BC Wildfire Service to develop wildfire resources.

What started as a job as the wildlife technician tracking the elusive fisher turned into a master’s research project for this TRU student.

Students from First Nations around Burns Lake, BC are on a path to give back to their communities through a unique Open Learning program.

In the middle of the Kamloops August heat, 15 welding students sweated it out to build a bear cage. Read on to find out why.