CBC Daybreak Kamloops | Paris ref returns August 16, 2024
Alum Demetra Koutsopodiotis speaks with CBC Daybreak Kamloops about the 2024 summer Olympics in Paris. Koutsopodiotis was one of 50 international referees there for the…
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Radio NL | Ethan Katzberg reflects on win at 2024 Olympic games August 14, 2024
Ethan Katzberg, alum and gold medal winner in the men's hammer throw, speaks with Radio NL about his experience at the 2024 summer Olympics in…
CTV News | Canada's Ethan Katzberg wins Olympic gold in hammer throw with dominating performance August 6, 2024
Alum Ethan Katzberg recently won the gold medal in the men's hammer throw at the Paris Olympics and made history in the process, becoming the…
Alumni, Featured, School of Nursing, TRU World
Small city surprises with big opportunities August 2, 2024
By Brandi Thring Seventeen years after arriving in Kamloops to study at TRU, Nigeria-born TRU alum Adigo Angela Achoba-Omajali (BScN ’11, MN ‘20) was named…
Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics, Featured, TRU World
TRU celebrates convocations in China July 3, 2024
CHINA – In late June, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) celebrated two convocations with partnering universities in China. An outstanding alumni event further showcased what’s possible…
Alumni, Featured, WolfPack
TRU WolfPack alum defends Olympic gold July 2, 2024
By Brandi Thring Former TRU WolfPack men’s volleyball player Kevin Tillie (2009-2011) is embarking on his third Olympic experience with Team France. They placed ninth…
Faculty of Law
New Law alum Mostafa Elfakhani June 28, 2024
With the closing of the 2023-24 academic year, we welcome a new cohort of graduates to the TRU Law alumni community. We'd like to introduce…
Faculty of Law
10-year reunion: Inaugural TRU Law class of 2014 June 28, 2024
TRU's first law class recently got together to celebrate the tenth anniversary of their graduation. The inaugural TRU Law class of 2014 held their 10-year…
Faculty of Law
TRU Law alumni feature: Jeanine Ball June 28, 2024
In this alumni spotlight, we feature Jeanine Ball from the class of 2015. She is a partner at Paul and Company LLP in Kamloops, where…
CFJC Today | With one Slovenian season under his belt, Kamloops’ Comita keeps his eyes on Italy June 26, 2024
With one professional season in Slovenia on his resume and another to begin soon, alum and former WolfPack soccer player Alesandro Comita is chasing his…
Alumni, Faculty and staff, Featured, Giving, TRU World
TRU Alumni, philanthropy initiatives recognized with national awards June 26, 2024
TRU has been recognized with four Prix d’Excellence awards from the Canadian Council for Advancement of Education (CCAE), an organization that promotes excellence in educational…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | Kamloops funeral director shares her story June 24, 2024
Emily Bootle, alum and founder of DeathCare BC, discusses her very rewarding career as a funeral director and embalmer. Story begins at 1:27:48.
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | Hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg June 21, 2024
Already a world champion hammer thrower, alum Ethan Katzberg prepares for the Olympic Games in Paris. Story begins at 1:19:55.
CBC Radio West | Must-read books for children and teens by Indigenous writers June 20, 2024
Alum and Orange Shirt Day founder Phyllis Webstad curates a book list for young readers to mark National Indigenous History Month. Story begins at 54:13.
Cottage Life| The Inuit paddler who is reclaiming kayaking culture in Labrador June 19, 2024
Alum and Inuit paddler Noah Nochasak is living his dream, providing kayak-building and paddling skills courses to supplement western learning in northern communities. Read more
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | 4 Generations Creations expands June 13, 2024
Only six months after opening Indigenous business 4 Generations Creations, owner and alum Ashley Michel is doubling the store's footprint. Story begins at 33:23.
Radio NL | Kamloops to conduct another Point-In-Time homeless count this October June 12, 2024
Alum and City of Kamloops Community and Emergency Supports Supervisor Natasha Hartson says the city will be conducting another Point-In-Time homeless count this fall. “The…
Castanet | TRU researchers say enclosed cat patios help reduce risk to local wildlife, outdoor cats June 12, 2024
Research by alum Denise King and economics professor Peter Tsigaris explores the perceived impact outdoor pet cats have on wildlife and the risk they face…
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
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…
