Rod McCormick: leading the drive for change November 8, 2024
By Kim Van Haren Recognized as a leader in Indigenous health and well-being, Dr. Rod McCormick’s work as a researcher, psychologist and BC Innovation Chair…
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Castanet | TRU recognized for sustainability efforts by Princeton Review, Energy Manager Canada November 4, 2024
TRU’s sustainability efforts are gaining attention once more, receiving fresh accolades from The Princeton Review and Energy Manager Canada in acknowledgment of the university's environmental…
Recognitions for TRU sustainability initiatives continue to grow November 4, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) continues to build recognition for its leadership in sustainability initiatives. TRU was recently named to the Princeton Review’s Green…
Energy Manager Canada | Meet the Honorees of Energy Manager Canada’s 2024 EM Honours Awards Program October 31, 2024
TRU's energy management team was given an honourable mention for Energy Manager of the Year by Energy Manager (EM) Canada. The 2024 EM Honours awards…
Report highlights impact of generosity October 28, 2024
By Brandi Thring While grieving the loss of her son, Owyn McInnis, a TRU men’s volleyball player, Erin Walter decided she wanted his name to…
CFJC Today | Three WolfPack soccer players given year-end honours for 2024 October 24, 2024
WolfPack soccer players Raiya Rumo, Juli La Rotta and Marcus D’Andrea have earned year-end honours from Canada West. Mark Pennington, women’s head coach, and John…
Castanet | Former WolfPack volleyball squadmates met on opposing sides of the court at Paris Olympics September 19, 2024
More than a decade after competing together as teammates, former WolfPack volleyball players Mike Hawkins and Kevin Tillie found themselves on opposing ends of the…
Education News Canada | TRU number one in energy impacts in international sustainability index September 11, 2024
TRU is being recognized as a top performer in the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index. As it did in 2023, TRU scored first place again this…
CBC News | Canadian shot putter Greg Stewart repeats as Paralympic champion in Paris September 4, 2024
Alum Greg Stewart successfully defended his Paralympic title in the men's shot put F46 final at the Paris Games, winning the gold medal with a…
CBC News | 'Be you': Canada's Greg Stewart still writing story as athlete at Paris Paralympics September 3, 2024
More than a gold medal, alum Greg Stewart says he hopes to share his entire story at Paris Paralympics: the ups, the downs and his…
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…
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…
Memorial award honours community-minded outdoorsman July 30, 2024
By Brandi Thring A dedicated family man and proud member of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Jamie Collins was also an avid outdoorsman, a tireless mentor and…
Education News Canada | Philanthropy report wins international award July 8, 2024
TRU has received top recognition from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education with a 2024 Gold Circle of Excellence Award for the 2022-23 Report on…
Nursing’s Steve Ross leads with compassion July 5, 2024
By Kim Van Haren For University College of the Cariboo alum Steve Ross, transparency is essential for effective leadership. Naturally compassionate and deeply committed to…
Castanet | Sustainability office at TRU awarded for initiatives, commitments June 20, 2024
The Sustainability Office will need a bigger trophy case after being awarded the 2024 Recycling Council of BC’s environmental award in the public sector category.…
CFJC Today | TRU recognized for environmental protection and stewardship efforts June 17, 2024
TRU's Sustainability Office is the recipient of the 2024 Recycling Council of BC's (RCBC) Environmental Award in the public sector category. “This is a great…
TRU lauded for zero waste, environmental efforts June 14, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) commitment to sustainability has once again earned the university recognition as a leader in environmental protection and stewardship. The…
CFJC Today | Local filmmakers release short films showcasing Indigenous experiences in university, addiction recovery June 13, 2024
Indigenous creators in the Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc area have released short films about Indigenous students Ami Smith and Drew Rose. Read more
North Bay News | North Bay man sails into second place in robotic sailing regatta. Gets invite from PMO. June 12, 2024
Bachelor of Technology student Raymond Belec enjoyed a second-place finish after competing at the annual SailBot International Robotic Sailing Regatta. "I’m really proud of my…
