What is a graduate degree? May 4, 2022
You have finished your undergraduate degree… Now what? During your undergraduate degree, you may have heard professors share information about graduate studies, or noticed events…
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Journalism alum is finalist for esteemed Michener Award May 3, 2022
Jessica Wallace is becoming one of the most decorated journalists to ever graduate from TRU’s journalism program. Wallace (BJour ‘12) has received her third award…
Amplifying business with a purpose April 5, 2022
By Brynn Roach Integrity, vision, positivity, accountability—these are all qualities we recognize in leaders, and TRU alum Aleece Laird (BBA '98) ticks all the boxes.…
Castanet Kamloops | New local tourism CEO March 8, 2022
Monica Dickinson has been named as Tourism Kamloops’s new CEO. Dickinson studied hotel and resort management at Thompson Rivers University, graduating from the school’s tourism management…
Vanderhoof Omineca Express | New manager Julianna Brooker seeks to grow Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce March 3, 2022
TRU alum Julianna Brooker has been hired as manager at the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce. She completed a bachelor of science and biology, and a…
Catching up with award-winning water operator Warren Brown February 28, 2022
By Brynn Roach When opportunities are presented to TRU alum Warren Brown, he takes hold of them—a habit that landed him a successful career in…
Inaugural Law alum on defining success February 25, 2022
Chrystie Stewart (BA ’12; JD ’14) appeared in the Federal Court, British Columbia Supreme Court, Provincial Court, BC Human Rights Tribunal, and the Civil Resolution…
Just launched: TRU Alumni mobile app February 2, 2022
The TRU Alumni mobile app is now live, putting all kinds of features at the fingertips of alumni. Alumni can download it now via the…
Business alum Abhishek Naik on navigating the supply chain February 1, 2022
By Brynn Roach The concept of change is all too familiar to 2019 business alum and supply chain management major, Abhishek Naik. From immigrating to…
Innovating in Northern cuisine with TRU alum Shelby Jordan January 4, 2022
By Brynn Roach Shelby Jordan took a significant risk when entering TRU’s retail meat processing program in 2014. After 10 years of managing the Yukon…
InfoNews | How a Thompson Rivers University graduate invented a new caffeinated beverage December 13, 2021
After eight years of hard work behind the scenes, a Thompson Rivers University alumnus is watching his coffee-based product launch across the country, while helping…
The Mirror, Dawson Creek | New CFO for PRRD December 8, 2021
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) welcomes Roxanne Shepherd as its new chief financial officer. She holds the Certified General Accountant and Chartered Professional Accountant…
Alumni Q&A: From OL to entrepreneurship November 25, 2021
By TRU Alumni TRU alum Ryan Dennis (Cert. Mgmt Studies ’13) is the founder of organic grocery retailer Larry’s Market in Vancouver. Dennis caught up…
Building a business with TRU alum Max Rivest November 25, 2021
By Brynn Roach When asking a founder, CEO or investor what the most important lesson in entrepreneurship is, you’ll likely hear the phrase: “Don’t start…
Yukon News | Dawson establishment named among best new restaurants in the country November 8, 2021
A Dawson cafe and restaurant, which brings locally farmed goods to its plates, is being recognized as one of the best new restaurants in the…
The Coast Reporter | Sunshine Coast tourism appoints new marketing manager November 5, 2021
TRU alum Crystal Solberg took the position of Sunshine Coast Tourism marketing manager on Oct. 12, bringing with her more than nine years of experience…
CFJC Today | CMHA Kamloops removes ‘interim’ from Executive Director Achoba’s title November 3, 2021
The Canadian Mental Health Association Kamloops branch has removed the ‘interim’ tag from Executive Director Alfred Achoba’s title. He stepped into the agency’s lead role…
Editorial ace: James Mirtle on his sports media journey November 2, 2021
From the Kamloops Blazers to the NHL, TRU alum and sportswriter James Mirtle has had a whirlwind of a career. After more than 20 industrious…
InfoNews Kamloops | Kamloops drone business expanding across Canada October 28, 2021
A team of drone operators with a passion for technology continue to expand their operations across the country and increase the capabilities of their drones.…
Radio NL | Logan Lake hires two new senior staff positions, including fourth CAO in past year October 21, 2021
TRU alum and part-time trades instructor Wade Archambault has been hired by Logan Lake as its chief administrative officer. Archambault had been the director of…
