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Grad student Selena Carl earns Pacific Salmon Foundation bursary for research helping endangered Okanagan chinook survive and thrive.

Experts from across Canada and the Asia-Pacific address emerging security threats during an international conference hosted by TRU.

TRU business professor Bruce Martin and fine arts alum Fae Lyn explore how research could be expressed through visual storytelling.

Wildfire researchers, agency staff, and community leaders convened at TRU to launch a national conversation about wildfire resilience.

A 10-year cultural vision for Kamloops, shaped through research and community collaboration with TRU, has earned national recognition.

Dr. Catherine Ortner of the Faculty of Arts discusses how emotions shape the way we live, work and connect with others.

TRU’s Fall 2025 grads celebrated courage, community and purpose as they were called to “strive forward” into their next chapter.

TRU researcher Geoff Fink has received $119K to develop autonomous robots that help prevent, monitor and respond to wildfires across B.C.

Funding from CEWIL will enable TRU Indigenous students completing unpaid practicums to focus on learning, not finances.

Seven students have earned scholarships from Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, highlighting TRU’s growing contribution to research.

The Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada’s gathering at TRU will spark discussion with rapid-fire sessions and facilitated workshops.

Prospective students and community members are invited to explore TRU's programs and campuses through booths, experiences and tours.

A study by MEEM student Holly Siebenmorgen highlights the economic and cultural benefits of proposed Kamloops Heritage Park.

TRU's Jason Johnston has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his contributions to Indigenous tourism in his community.

TRU hosts the inaugural gathering of the Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada (WRCC) Oct. 7 to 9.

On Sept. 30, we gather on the ancestral territories of Tk̓emlúps and T̓éxelc to honour the enduring spirit of Indigenous Peoples.

With a Doctor of Philosophy in integrative molecular medicine, TRU alum Ivan Hartling now works as a bioinformatician at Oxford.

In recognition of research excellence, TRU's Juanita-Dawne Bacsu has received the Scholar Award from Michael Smith Health Research BC.

TRU's Courtney Mason leads innovative research that recognizes the importance of Indigenous rights and sustainable development.

Mastercard funding highlights TRU's commitment to advancing reconciliation, educational innovation and Indigenous partnerships.

TRU staff, faculty and alumni are invited to make connections on the TRU Alumni Network.

TRU's Dr. Jessica Allingham is leading a new project that rethinks chemistry education.

In a landmark achievement for TRU, Dr. Puthiyedth has been selected for the acclaimed BCRC Beef Researcher Mentorship Program.

Support for trades training in B.C.'s mining sector will offer students opportunities to prepare for important careers across the province.

TRU earns top marks in the prestigious 2025 Sustainability Campus Index, with first place overall among 80 master's institutions.

TRU awarded transformative funding from the Mastercard Foundation, recognizing the university's initiatives for Indigenous youth.

TRU and partners host the FASD Together Unconference on Sept. 27 during national fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) Awareness Month.

Dr. Courtney Mason is among 59 new Members recognized by the Royal Society of Canada for outstanding achievements.

A team that includes five TRU alumni is leading Indigenous-led growth in Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS).

TRU’s innovative Low-Carbon District Energy System (LCDES) is underway, making strides toward zero-carbon goals.

Twenty-four TRU graduate students recently received over $500,000 in provincial and federal funds to boost research opportunities.

Athletes access TRU’s flexible online courses with the British Columbia Hockey League's Academic Readiness Program.

Three of B.C.'s top wildfire communications experts join TRU this fall to lead the Wildfire Communications and Media Certificate program.

Indigenous youth from across BC experienced university life and explored science, technology and health careers at TRU's annual summer camp.

Respiratory Therapy department chair Cael Field offers insights on the impacts of wildfire smoke on health.

TRU alum Colette Trudeau is the CEO of Métis Nation British Columbia and was recently named one of the province’s top 40 under 40.

TRU invites residents to create personal maps at HOT TOPIC, a new exhibition at the Kamloops Museum and Archives.

Zainab Oladipo, TRU alum and chef-owner of Afrofusion, is aiming to cook for 300 consecutive hours to earn a Guinness World Record.

TRU has partnered with the Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada, with $11.7-million in federal funding over four years.

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…

Exercise can boost holistic well-being and foster academic performance.

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.