The Georgia Straight | All My Relations plays its own game June 6, 2024
All My Relations (AMR) stands on nearly 20 years of legacy in the Vancouver basketball and Downtown Eastside communities. “AMR has built such an amazing…
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Spring 2024 graduates share their insights June 6, 2024
By Kim Van Haren There’s an energy on campus that’s palpable. After months, or years, of dedicated work, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) graduating students are…
InfoNews Kamloops | DREAM COME TRUE: Kamloops wrestling referee selected for Paris Olympics June 5, 2024
Alum Demetra Koutsopodiotis will be one of two Canadian referees going to the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer to referee wrestling matches on the world…
Prince George Citizen | UNBC grad goes from logger to law student to law professor June 4, 2024
Alum and Law/School of Business and Economics faculty member Murray Sholty recognizes opportunities that have fueled his ongoing success. Read more
Faculty of Arts, Featured, Giving, Research and Graduate Studies
Research and recognition propel student success June 3, 2024
By Brandi Thring A moment of courage opened up a world of opportunities for Casey Hopper in his second year as a Bachelor of Arts…
Alumni, Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics, Featured, Indigenous Education, Open Learning
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…
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…
Radio NL | Nature Conservancy of Canada preserves grasslands May 28, 2024
Nature Conservancy of Canada BC Program Director and TRU alum Richard Klafki discusses a new conservation area north of Cranbrook, in the Skookumchuck Prairie area,…
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…
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…
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Radio NL | Hero for Zero event May 13, 2024
TRU Giving and the Sustainability Office have partnered to present Hero for Zero, an event which includes a screening of the wildfire resilience documentary, The…
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…
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
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…
Alumni, Faculty of Science, Featured, Giving
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…
Alumni, Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics, Featured, Open Learning
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…
The Williams Lake Tribune | Sacred space, new artwork, unveiled at Cariboo Memorial Hospital April 26, 2024
Secwépemc artist and TRU alum Autumn Christopher creates beautiful artwork at Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake. Read more
Alumni, Featured, Giving, School of Nursing
First class of MN-NP candidates supported with donor funds April 24, 2024
By Brandi Thring Along with dedicated faculty and support staff, ambitious students and generous donors have made the first year of TRU’s Master of Nursing-Nurse…
Education News Canada | Award-winning instructor learns from those around her April 12, 2024
Education and Social Work faculty member and ESTR's Market co-founder Saskia Stinson was recently recognized with the 2024 West Coast Teaching Excellence Award. "I’ve never…
Alumni, Featured, Giving, WolfPack
Roar of the ‘Pack heard around the world April 2, 2024
By Brandi Thring As players evolve into coaches, the WolfPack legacy spreads — to Vancouver, Ontario and the world. Led by two former members of…
