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…
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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
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…
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…
Castanet | First TRU Law graduates reunite a decade later at national Aboriginal Moot March 25, 2024
TRU's law school served as host for the 30th annual Kawaskimhon Moot earlier this month, bringing back graduates from the school’s inaugural class a decade…
Outside Magazine | Christina Lustenberger skis the impossible March 13, 2024
Olympic-level skier, guide and alum Christina Lustenberger has built a career—and a life—on toughness and a preternatural ability to ski through technical terrain. Now she…
Energeticcity | NPSS students gain insight into local career opportunities at ‘Grow our Own’ event March 12, 2024
Mental health and substance abuse clinician and TRU alum Sarah Cowger was recently the keynote speaker at the ninth annual ‘Grow our Own’ event in…
The Williams Lake Tribune | Williams Lake’s Kaylee Billyboy enjoys dream job teaching March 11, 2024
Alum Kaylee Billyboy's love for teaching has landed her her dream job. "I’ve always wanted to be a teacher," says Billyboy. "I couldn’t see myself…
The Williams Lake Tribune | Williams Lake early learning centre owners nurture community connection March 8, 2024
TRU's Early Childhood Education program has led to the ownership of Exploring the Puddle Early Learning Centre in Williams Lake. Alum and co-owner Sheilah Olson…
Day of Giving exceeds goal by over $33,000 March 5, 2024
By Brandi Thring TRU’s seventh annual Day of Giving raised $81,591.50 for TRU students last week, smashing the goal to raise $48,000 in 48 hours.…
TRU alum wins landmark AI case March 5, 2024
Fraser MacLean, a TRU graduate (JD '18) and associate at MacLean Law, has received a judgment in favour of his client on a landmark ruling…
Day of Giving exceeds goal by over $33,000 March 5, 2024
By Brandi Thring TRU’s seventh annual Day of Giving raised $81,591.50 for TRU students at the Kamloops and Williams Lake campuses last week, smashing the…
MBA takes alum to the top March 5, 2024
By Brandi Thring Several years ago, Kamloops-born company NRI 3PL went international. Shortly after, so did TRU alum Chris Maydaniuk (Hon BSc ’06, MBA ’07),…
Open Learning awards fuel student success February 14, 2024
By Brandi Thring Calgary’s Amanda Speers and Mark Garlough of Tsawwassen arrived at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) from different places for different reasons, but their…
Castanet | Kamloops woman, recent TRU grad part of new documentary on great white sharks February 6, 2024
Jenna Hardy, a recent biology graduate, spent some time last year as a research assistant for scientists working with sharks in Gansbai, South Africa, where…
Expedition to the Arctic January 29, 2024
By Brandi Thring Polar microbiologist and researcher Madison Ellis (BSc ’18) is one of TRU’s seriously amazing alumni. She recently shared a snippet of her…
Law trounces alumni in annual hockey showdown January 25, 2024
In a thrilling display of skill, the TRU Lawggers emerged victorious against their alumni counterparts in the annual TRU Law Alumni Hockey Game. TRU Lawggers…
TRU friendship key to success in business January 22, 2024
By Kim Van Haren Three Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Law alumni are better because they work and play, together. Based on a foundation of trust,…
