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
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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…
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Spring 2024 graduates share their insights June 6, 2024
By Kim Van Haren There’s an energy on campus that’s palpable. After months, or years, of dedicated work, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) graduating students are…
InfoNews Kamloops | DREAM COME TRUE: Kamloops wrestling referee selected for Paris Olympics June 5, 2024
Alum Demetra Koutsopodiotis will be one of two Canadian referees going to the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer to referee wrestling matches on the world…
Prince George Citizen | UNBC grad goes from logger to law student to law professor June 4, 2024
Alum and Law/School of Business and Economics faculty member Murray Sholty recognizes opportunities that have fueled his ongoing success. Read more
Faculty of Arts, Featured, Giving, Research and Graduate Studies
Research and recognition propel student success June 3, 2024
A moment of courage opened up a world of opportunities for Casey Hopper in his second year as a Bachelor of Arts student at Thompson…
North Bay News | Local man to compete at International Robotics Sailing Regatta June 3, 2024
Bachelor of Technology student Raymond Belec and his hand-made, two-metre-long boat are set to compete at the 16th annual International Robotics Sailing Regatta. Read more
Alumni, Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics, Featured, Indigenous Education, Open Learning
Alum stacks up recognition with scaffolding business June 3, 2024
TRU alum Nyden Iron-Nighttraveller (BCom ’20) has been recognized by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (recently rebranded as Canadian Council for Indigenous Business) just…
Penticton Western News | Penticton’s Top 40: Ann Doyon May 31, 2024
Alum and esteemed artist and writer Ann Doyon recognized as a Top 40 recipient for her outstanding contributions to the arts and her dedication to…
Faculty of Science, Featured, Sustainability
TRU-UBCO team up for success with EcoHaven May 22, 2024
An interdisciplinary approach paired with passion is behind an international win for students from Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO).…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU Law reunion May 22, 2024
It's been 10 years since the first class of law students graduated from TRU. Alumni gathered recently to talk about the last decade, and what…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU Trades competition May 22, 2024
The School of Trades and Technology has a lot to celebrate. Five trades students are headed to Quebec to compete in the Skills Canada National Competition,…
iNFOnews Kamloops | Kamloops man designs innovative, award-winning housing model for addiction recovery May 21, 2024
Social Work student Trevor Starchuk has designed a housing model geared at increasing the success rates of drug addiction recovery and lowering homelessness, and he’ll…
First Nations Information Governance Centre | Meet the 2023 recipients of the FNIGC Student Bursary May 15, 2024
Bachelor of Health Science student Kelsa Carmen is the recipient of the First Nations Information Governance Centre Student Bursary, which recognizes outstanding First Nations college…
CFJC Today | TRU to confer chancellor emeritus title on former Simpcw chief May 14, 2024
Outgoing chancellor Dr. Nathan Matthew is being honoured with an emeritus designation at this year’s Spring Convocation. Read more
Mastermind Studio Kamloops | Documentary Film: 2024 Kawaskimhon National Aboriginal Moot, TRU May 14, 2024
The Faculty of Law was delighted to host the 2024 Kawaskimhon National Aboriginal Moot earlier this year. Law students from across Canada gathered on campus…
CFJC Today | TRU sees high interest in Nurse Practitioner program — with good potential grads will stay local May 10, 2024
Dean of Nursing Dr. Rani Srivastava says interest in the Master of Nursing-Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) program at TRU is high, and there’s a good chance…
Castanet | A university’s alumni are one of its most valuable assets May 8, 2024
"There is no doubt TRU alumni influence society in many ways, including by example. Success inspires others to pursue similar paths," writes President Brett Fairbairn. Read…
Faculty of Law
Law students place in top three in writing competition May 3, 2024
Two TRU Law students placed in the top three in the Sovereignty Symposium XXXI Chief Justice John B. Doolin Writing Competition in Oklahoma City recently.…
