International student overcomes challenges with donor support July 8, 2026
When Thompson Rivers University (TRU) student Yasaman Attari arrived in Canada from Iran, she couldn’t wait to embrace her new independence and begin her studies.…
When Thompson Rivers University (TRU) student Yasaman Attari arrived in Canada from Iran, she couldn’t wait to embrace her new independence and begin her studies.…
The Honourable Hope Hyslop, K.C., helped shape the Faculty of Law at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), sharing her expertise and experience with students. Now, through…
Thompson Rivers University alum Abdallah (Dallah) El Chami (BBA ‘11) has a head for business but leads with his heart — and his stomach. After…
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has launched new student awards to support learners entering the Practical Nursing Diploma program at its Williams Lake campus and help…
In 24 hours, donor dollars streamed in, knocking down challenges and amplifying impact, with a cumulative total of $131,584 raised to improve the lives of…
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is honouring five esteemed alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards for outstanding achievements and dedicated service in the areas of service to community, arts and…
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is celebrating international recognition for its leadership in open education, with faculty, students and collaborators named among the 2025 Open Education…
From childhood days fishing on Okanagan waters with her family to conducting graduate research that contributes valuable insights toward the recovery of wild salmon populations,…
Seven Thompson Rivers University (TRU) students have been awarded 2025 scholarships from Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF), recognizing the university’s growing contribution to evidence‑based wildlife,…
In recognition of her research, Dr. Juanita-Dawne Bacsu of Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has been announced as a recipient of the 2025 Scholar Award by…
In a world where conservation efforts increasingly recognize the importance of Indigenous rights and sustainable development, innovative research initiatives are crucial. Leading this important work…
As Canada continues its reconciliation journey, significant strides are being made to address the educational disparities faced by Indigenous youth. The nation is witnessing a…
What does it mean to “think like a chemist”? That’s the question driving a new research project led by Dr. Jessica Allingham, an associate professor…
In a landmark achievement for Thompson Rivers University (TRU), Dr. Nisha Puthiyedth, an assistant professor in the Computing Science department, has been selected for the…
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has been awarded a transformative $5 million from the Mastercard Foundation’s EleV Program, recognizing the university’s innovative and impactful…
Dr. Courtney Mason, a professor and Canada Research Chair in Rural Livelihoods and Sustainable Communities at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), has been recognized by the…
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…
Four Early Childhood Education (ECE) students at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Williams Lake recently received scholarships through funding from Gibraltar Mine, which is owned by…
Celebrating dedication and innovation in education, the Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education recently honoured Thompson Rivers University (TRU) trades faculty member Jim McCarthy with the second…
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…