Castanet shares the story of how TRU developed its first academic freedom statement. Such freedom is protected at universities, through policies and labour agreements, but…
From their classrooms to research labs, universities are known as places where students and faculty engage in the pursuit of knowledge. Through this pursuit, students…
In the age of remote learning and social distancing, folks might be feeling disconnected and discontented. With everyone steering clear of social gatherings, feelings of…
Dea DiGiovanni was a post-baccalaureate marketing student at TRU who worked her way through a remote co-op term through Career & Experiential Learning. Without an…
There are few things more daunting - or frustrating - than developing new pathways to learning. Don't worry; it's normal to feel overwhelmed when faced…
Dealing with extraordinarily stressful and disruptive circumstances can impact our bodies and brains in any number of ways. Experiencing a crisis can remind us of…
TRU Librarian Brenda Smith was recently recognized for her support and advocacy of open education. In January 2020, Smith became the 19th recipient of the…
TRU’s Day of Giving 2019 raised $61,700 for scholarships and bursaries on Nov. 7 and 8. That total includes $25,000 from long-time TRU donors Roland…
As the semester gets into full swing, I’m reminded of the importance of connectivity and the need for an academic community. Navigating student life can…
KAMLOOPS–Students who take time off between high school and post-secondary education have a higher rate of attrition than other students. Thompson Rivers University is trying…
When Roxane Letterlough was in school, she didn’t see many faces like hers at the head of the classroom. The girl from the St’át’imc Nation…
Roxane Letterlough spoke to CHNL's Howie Reimer about the 16 spaces in the Bachelor of Education program dedicated for Indigenous students who aspire to become…
TRU is adding 16 seats to its Bachelor of Education program that are dedicated for Indigenous students and come with supports such as an Elder…
KAMLOOPS–Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is expanding its Bachelor of Education program by 16 seats in September to help address a shortage of Indigenous teachers in…
KAMLOOPS – Four exceptional graduate students at Thompson Rivers University will share in scholarships valued at $60,000. They are the first at TRU to receive…
Upon meeting Melissa Little, it doesn’t take long to be inspired by her sunshiny enthusiasm for student life. “University is not just beneficial on a…
KAMLOOPS–Thompson Rivers University has won the 2019 Alan Blizzard Award from the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) for its unique, collaborative…
Connor McKenzie is a Geography and Environmental Studies major and is in his third year with the TRU WolfPack Baseball team. A graduate of NorKam…
After digging into their educational studies at the master's level, two TRU students are taking their drive to learn more to the next level. Here…
Four BC women judges shared their experiences, advice and wisdom with the next generation of female lawyers coming out of TRU. An Evening with Women…
