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
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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
By Kim Van Haren Three TRU students celebrated big wins at the Skills Canada National competition in Quebec City from May 29 - June 1,…
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…
Alumni, Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education and Social Work, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Science, Featured, Indigenous Education, Open Learning, School of Nursing, School of Trades and Technology
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
By Brandi Thring A moment of courage opened up a world of opportunities for Casey Hopper in his second year as a Bachelor of Arts…
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
By Brandi Thring TRU alum Nyden Iron-Nighttraveller (BCom ’20) has been recognized by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (recently rebranded as Canadian Council for…
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…
