It is not often that you meet someone whose day job involves the creativity and theatrics that come with writing and directing plays. For TRU…

A poor night’s sleep can be detrimental to your health. Sleep deprived individuals experience excessive daytime sleepiness, decreased cognitive functioning, emotional difficulties, poor job performance…

Critters and historic moments are coming to life in new and interactive ways in the mountain town of Revelstoke, BC. For more than 20 years…

There is no room for error inside Canada’s largest trauma centre. Having a unit run smoothly doesn’t happen on its own or by accident. Over…

A flexible schedule can be the most important thing for a student to find success in their education. This was the case when Ateshia York…

On Salt Spring Island, one former Thompson Rivers University student helped cultivate a community on a self-sustaining farm. Now, she is one of four authors…

Students from all walks of life were recognized and celebrated for their journey coming to at Thompson Rivers University during the fall convocation ceremony. Smaller…

“I have a ton of respect and gratitude for Open Learning.” –Deb Bartlette Forty years ago, the provincial government created the Open Learning Institute in order…

When he was named TRU’s second chancellor seven years ago, Wally Oppal took on a role that was new but one for which he was…

TRU’s Alumni Association is collecting photos and memorabilia from anyone who attended the university when it was known as Cariboo College in the '70s and…

From March 1-8th the TRU Alumni team visited 6 cities, met with 10 groups and over 75 alumni to assess the needs of alumni living outside…

[caption id="attachment_2608789" align="alignright" width="800"] Adventure students have a conversation with an Outward Bound Canada representative during a recent networking/mentoring event created for nearly 50 adventure…

From Olympic ski racer to backcountry guru. How Christina Lustenberger’s time at TRU prepared her for the guiding life, in the big mountains. If you’re an…

There's been talk in the media lately about an exodus of artists moving from the coast inland as living expenses continue to increase and smaller…

2017 has been another transformative year at TRU and this time around in our annual wrap up, we’re highlighting 15 stories of TRU students, alum…

Being able to contribute to a school's brand at a university level is an inspiring prospect for young professionals keen to make their own path…

[caption id="attachment_2545953" align="alignright" width="800"] Nursing students pose with the dean of the School of Nursing, Donna Murnaghan (middle, second row), during the 2017 Foundation Awards…

Introverts often take a backseat to boisterous and busy extroverts. When it comes to emphasizing your personal attributes in classrooms, professional arenas, during networking events…

For many of us, the path to finishing our degrees has been a long and winding road. TRU Alumnus Patrick Blennerhassett knows this better than…

Sending a child off to university is an exciting and proud milestone in the life of every parent lucky enough to experience it. That said,…