Report highlights impact of generosity October 28, 2024
By Brandi Thring While grieving the loss of her son, Owyn McInnis, a TRU men’s volleyball player, Erin Walter decided she wanted his name to…
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CFJC Today | First crop of graduates from TRU’s accelerated anesthesia assistant program set to work in local operating rooms October 22, 2024
A group of respiratory therapists are ready to set foot in the operating room as newly minted anesthesia assistants, due to a partnership between Interior…
Faculty member examines species at risk legislation in The Conversation October 17, 2024
This article was recently published by The Conversation Canada. By Courtney Mason, professor and Canada Research Chair in Rural Livelihoods and Sustainable Communities, and Jordyn Bogetti,…
President’s Circle welcomes new members October 17, 2024
By Brandi Thring Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) President’s Circle has 15 new members. The President’s Circle recognizes extraordinary contributions to the university — specifically, cumulative…
Education News Canada | TRU Law students stand out in national contest October 15, 2024
Third-year law student Luke Conkin and Anisha Grewal, a 2024 law alum, earned top honours in the Canadian Bar Association's Privacy and Access Law, and…
Fall 2024 graduates harvest memories and milestones October 11, 2024
[caption id="attachment_2987978" align="alignright" width="325"] Digital journalism graduate Karin Nishiwaki[/caption] By Kim Van Haren As the vibrant colours of fall envelope the Thompson Rivers University (TRU)…
TRU Law students stand out in national contest October 11, 2024
By Marissa Dederer A pair of Thompson Rivers University law students translated their passions into winning essay topics, earning them top honours in the Canadian…
Williams Lake Tribune | OUR HOMETOWN: 'A place that you truly want to be' October 10, 2024
Despite being a woman in a male-dominated field, alum and Williams Lake Fire Department Captain Mik Arkesteyn says she’s only felt inspired by her team…
Castanet | Economic impact, benefits of TRU on region and province can’t be ignored October 9, 2024
"It’s hard to imagine community and societal growth or progress without the influence of institutions such as TRU," writes President Brett Fairbairn. Read more
Castanet | TRU's regional economic impact surpasses $885 million October 7, 2024
A report by an independent consultant maps out millions of dollars in economic benefits that TRU, its employees, students and alumni have throughout the province…
CFJC Today | Report: TRU a significant economic driver in Interior, province October 7, 2024
Key findings of an economic impact report presented to TRU's Board of Governors show the university has injected $2.2 billion into the provincial economy and…
Alum drafts a plan for success October 2, 2024
With a self-built home in Tobiano, a booming architecture business and a baby on the way, TRU alum Sean Bulman’s (ARET ’14, BA ’16) journey…
CFJC Today | Kamloops celebrates gold medalists Katzberg, Stewart September 24, 2024
Gold medalists and alumni Ethan Katzberg and Greg Stewart got a warm welcome back to Kamloops on September 21 at the Tournament Capital Centre. The…
Castanet | Former WolfPack volleyball squadmates met on opposing sides of the court at Paris Olympics September 19, 2024
More than a decade after competing together as teammates, former WolfPack volleyball players Mike Hawkins and Kevin Tillie found themselves on opposing ends of the…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | Orange Shirt Day September 17, 2024
Orange Shirt Day founder and alum Phyllis Webstad speaks with CBC's Daybreak Kamloops about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on…
Castanet | Longtime Kamloops painter Perry to give talk and tour of latest exhibit September 17, 2024
Alum Kelly Perry, who began painting in 2005, will be displaying her work and giving a talk and tour at Gallery 635 on Saturday, Sept.…
Quesnel Cariboo Observer | Hometown Hero: Fighting fires and finding artifacts September 5, 2024
Kirby Booker, alum and Quesnel's fire inspection and prevention officer, has worked across BC fighting fires and also worked on archeological sites. Booker was one…
CBC News | Canadian shot putter Greg Stewart repeats as Paralympic champion in Paris September 4, 2024
Alum Greg Stewart successfully defended his Paralympic title in the men's shot put F46 final at the Paris Games, winning the gold medal with a…
CBC News | 'Be you': Canada's Greg Stewart still writing story as athlete at Paris Paralympics September 3, 2024
More than a gold medal, alum Greg Stewart says he hopes to share his entire story at Paris Paralympics: the ups, the downs and his…
Alumni Q&A: Drone filming from Alaska to the Middle East September 3, 2024
By Brandi Thring TRU alum Raphael Boudreault-Simard (Adventure Guide diploma ’14) is the owner of Flow Motion Aerials, an international aerial film company. His work…
