Art brings research to life through student–professor collaboration October 20, 2025
Political debate, viral cottage cheese recipes and Taylor Swift’s latest album — you’ve probably encountered at least one of these in the last two weeks.…
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TRU lecture explores the power of emotion October 14, 2025
How do our emotions shape the way we live, work and connect with others? Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) Dr. Catherine Ortner, a professor in the…
Empowering TRU students: scholarships fuel research and success August 27, 2025
In a remarkable boost to their academic futures, 24 graduate students from Thompson Rivers University (TRU), including six Indigenous scholars, have collectively been awarded over…
Wildfire veterans join TRU to teach next generation of crisis communicators August 19, 2025
Three of British Columbia’s (B.C.) most experienced wildfire communications professionals are bringing their expertise to Thompson Rivers University (TRU) this fall. Mike McCulley, Kevin Skrepnek…
Mapping local knowledge: TRU students guide fire awareness exhibition July 29, 2025
Communities across B.C. are increasingly confronted with the challenges from wildfires, highlighting the pressing need for proactive engagement and education. In response to this need,…
Federal grants highlight excellence at TRU July 10, 2025
In an exciting boost for academic research at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), seven researchers have secured nearly $900,000 in funding, as announced by the Government…
Journalism students explore personal stories of climate disaster survival March 25, 2025
KAMLOOPS — Last fall, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) assistant professor Jennifer Chrumka’s digital journalism class took on a project telling stories of surviving climate disaster…
Annual arts lecture traces history of online blackouts to AIDS activism March 18, 2025
KAMLOOPS — Online blackouts protests can prompt power grid failures when they temporarily shut down parts of the internet. The history of these blackouts can…
TRU lecture series fuels innovative ideas February 27, 2025
KAMLOOPS — A free public lecture series by Thompson Rivers University (TRU) faculty that focuses on issues of human rights and social justice is back…
Bringing history to life one story at a time January 31, 2025
By Brandi Thring History is not confined to textbooks. It exists in the memories of those who lived it. For Mark Zuehlke — an author,…
WCIA News | National Aboriginal Hockey Championships unveils logo for 2025 tournament January 17, 2025
Noted local Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc artist and TRU alum Kel-c Jules has designed the official logo for the 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. The City…
Castanet | TRU Wildfire programs, courses set to launch in September January 16, 2025
Three out of six approved new programs in wildfire science and communication are slated to start at TRU this fall. Proposed bachelor's degrees in wildfire…
Academica | TRU approves certificate programs, diploma in wildfire science, communication January 16, 2025
TRU’s recent approval of six programs in wildfire science and communication was noted by Academica’s Top Ten. Three of the certificates are expected to start…
CBC The Current | Delays in migrant caregiver residency program could leave some in limbo January 15, 2025
Canada has often relied on dangling the "carrot of permanent residency" to migrant care workers, as a way to fill the labour gap left by…
CBC The Current | Migrant caregivers ‘in limbo’ January 14, 2025
Arts' faculty member Dr. Jenny Shaw speaks with Matt Galloway, host of The Current, about migrant caregivers and the shrinking path to obtaining permanent residency…
Asia Democracy Chronicles | Canadian conundrum for Indian would-be immigrants January 14, 2025
The dream of many Indians to migrate to Canada may remain just that as the diplomatic tiff between Canada and India continues, and Ottawa tightens…
TRU launches first of new wildfire programs January 14, 2025
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) are pleased to announce their shared vision for increased educational opportunities in wildfire…
CFJC Today | Federal Liberals face uphill battle to find an ‘independent identity’ after Trudeau’s resignation: TRU Professor January 7, 2025
In Canada's political landscape, 'reinvent' and 'reimagine' may soon be clichés as the Liberal Party gears up for a quick leadership race. “It’s really going…
Castanet | New art installation aims to connect TRU community, Secwepemc storytelling January 3, 2025
A captivating new art installation on campus is garnering lots of attention. “The new fox sculptures, inspired by a Secwépemc legend, beautifully enhance our campus…
From legend to landscape: Foxes leap at TRU December 19, 2024
By Kim Van Haren A captivating new art installation at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is garnering lots of attention with its four striking xgwélemc (fox)…
