Education News Canada | Philanthropy report wins international award July 8, 2024
TRU has received top recognition from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education with a 2024 Gold Circle of Excellence Award for the 2022-23 Report on…
Tag: achievements
Featured, Office of the President, School of Nursing
Nursing’s Steve Ross leads with compassion July 5, 2024
For University College of the Cariboo alum Steve Ross, transparency is essential for effective leadership. Naturally compassionate and deeply committed to faculty and students, the…
Alumni, Featured, WolfPack
TRU WolfPack alum defends Olympic gold July 2, 2024
Former TRU WolfPack men’s volleyball player Kevin Tillie (2009-2011) is embarking on his third Olympic experience with Team France. They placed ninth at the 2016…
CFJC Today | With one Slovenian season under his belt, Kamloops’ Comita keeps his eyes on Italy June 26, 2024
With one professional season in Slovenia on his resume and another to begin soon, alum and former WolfPack soccer player Alesandro Comita is chasing his…
Alumni, Faculty and staff, Featured, Giving, TRU World
TRU Alumni, philanthropy initiatives recognized with national awards June 26, 2024
TRU has been recognized with four Prix d’Excellence awards from the Canadian Council for Advancement of Education (CCAE), an organization that promotes excellence in educational…
CFJC Today | Clearwater Secondary students get hands-on learning experience in carpentry foundations program June 25, 2024
Nine Clearwater Secondary students are working toward their Level One carpentry apprenticeship through a partnership with TRU, SD73, Borrow Enterprises and the District of Clearwater.…
Castanet | TRU board gives approval for new post-bac, major in politics and international studies June 24, 2024
The Faculty of Arts will be offering a new post-baccalaureate diploma and major in politics and international studies after the proposed programs received approval earlier…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | Hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg June 21, 2024
Already a world champion hammer thrower, alum Ethan Katzberg prepares for the Olympic Games in Paris. Story begins at 1:19:55.
Castanet | Sustainability office at TRU awarded for initiatives, commitments June 20, 2024
The Sustainability Office will need a bigger trophy case after being awarded the 2024 Recycling Council of BC’s environmental award in the public sector category.…
Cottage Life| The Inuit paddler who is reclaiming kayaking culture in Labrador June 19, 2024
Alum and Inuit paddler Noah Nochasak is living his dream, providing kayak-building and paddling skills courses to supplement western learning in northern communities. Read more
CFJC Today | TRU recognized for environmental protection and stewardship efforts June 17, 2024
TRU's Sustainability Office is the recipient of the 2024 Recycling Council of BC's (RCBC) Environmental Award in the public sector category. “This is a great…
Featured, News releases, Sustainability
TRU lauded for zero waste, environmental efforts June 14, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) commitment to sustainability has once again earned the university recognition as a leader in environmental protection and stewardship. The…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | 4 Generations Creations expands June 13, 2024
Only six months after opening Indigenous business 4 Generations Creations, owner and alum Ashley Michel is doubling the store's footprint. Story begins at 33:23.
North Bay News | North Bay man sails into second place in robotic sailing regatta. Gets invite from PMO. June 12, 2024
Bachelor of Technology student Raymond Belec enjoyed a second-place finish after competing at the annual SailBot International Robotic Sailing Regatta. "I’m really proud of my…
Castanet | Convocation is a community celebration with students at centre stage June 12, 2024
"Of all the rituals we celebrate, few are enjoyed as much as convocation ceremonies," writes President Brett Fairbairn. Read more
Radio NL | Sun Peaks Bike Park celebrates 25-year anniversary June 11, 2024
Alum and Sun Peaks Resort Director of Communications Christina Antoniak speaks with Radio NL about upcoming events celebrating the 25-year anniversary of the Sun Peaks…
Featured, School of Trades and Technology
Three trades students bring home national medals June 10, 2024
Three TRU students celebrated big wins at the Skills Canada National competition in Quebec City from May 29 - June 1, bringing home gold and…
Education News Canada | Research and recognition propel student success June 6, 2024
New alum Casey Hopper is grateful for research opportunities he was able to be part of as a student. Read more
University of Wales Trinity Saint David | UWTSD welcomes MITACS Research students June 6, 2024
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David welcomes students Katrina Janzen and Nya Derkach to campus to participate in the Mitacs Globalink Research Award. Read more
The Georgia Straight | All My Relations plays its own game June 6, 2024
All My Relations (AMR) stands on nearly 20 years of legacy in the Vancouver basketball and Downtown Eastside communities. “AMR has built such an amazing…
