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…
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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…
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…
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.…
Education News Canada | Alum advocates for mental health awareness May 3, 2024
Hope. Perseverance. Self-forgiveness. These are key messages alum Liz Wood (BCom ’19) wants to impart to anyone struggling with their mental health. Read more
Castanet | TRU sustainability office wins national award for leadership excellence May 3, 2024
The sustainability office has added hardware to its trophy case after winning the 2024 gold Leadership Excellence Award for Managerial Staff from the Colleges and…
Education News Canada | CICan announces 2024 Awards of Excellence recipients May 1, 2024
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) proudly announces its 2024 Awards of Excellence recipients, spotlighting innovation and exceptional performance. This year, TRU’s Sustainability Office team is…
TRU’s Sustainability Office team wins gold for outstanding leadership May 1, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Known for its sustainable practices and initiatives, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has won a national award recognizing its engagement in and commitment to…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | Merritt's Edison Motors influences Green bill April 30, 2024
Alum and Edison Motors co-founder Chace Barber raised concerns earlier this month about how BC's clean energy grants were given out, leading to a Bill…
Engineering competition connects students and alumni April 29, 2024
By Brandi Thring An innovative idea, effective work distribution and engaging presentation skills were the keys to victory for team five at the 2024 Acres…
Alum advocates for mental health awareness April 29, 2024
By Brandi Thring Hope. Perseverance. Self-forgiveness. These are key messages TRU alum Liz Wood (BCom ’19) wants to impart to anyone struggling with their mental…
Education News Canada | DeDe DeRose formally installed as TRU's new chancellor April 25, 2024
DeDe DeRose has taken her oath of office as TRU's newest chancellor in a ceremony steeped in tradition and infused with culture. "It’s my honour…
