An interdisciplinary approach paired with passion is behind an international win for students from Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO).…
Social Work student Trevor Starchuk has designed a housing model geared at increasing the success rates of drug addiction recovery and lowering homelessness, and he’ll…
After clinching a second place finish in the US Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon Design Challenge last month, TRU and UBC Okanagan students say they're…
Bachelor of Health Science student Kelsa Carmen is the recipient of the First Nations Information Governance Centre Student Bursary, which recognizes outstanding First Nations college…
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
The sustainability office has added hardware to its trophy case after winning the 2024 gold Leadership Excellence Award for Managerial Staff from the Colleges and…
Six students celebrated on the podium at the Skills Canada BC competition on April 17, bringing home one bronze medal and five gold medals in…
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) proudly announces its 2024 Awards of Excellence recipients, spotlighting innovation and exceptional performance. This year, TRU’s Sustainability Office team is…
KAMLOOPS – Known for its sustainable practices and initiatives, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has won a national award recognizing its engagement in and commitment to…
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…
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 BC Association of Clinical Counsellors' Deputy Registrar and TRU Williams Lake faculty member Kathy Lauriente has been recognized with the Distinguished Service Award from…
Barriere Secondary student Alexis Nelson, enrolled in the Foundation program in Trades and Transitions at TRU, brings home another gold medal. Read more
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…
TRU will be bestowing honorary degrees to five recipients at this year’s spring convocation. This year’s recipients include Dr. Muriel Sasakamoose, Kevin Loring, Dr. Garry…
The WolfPack cheerleading team has marked the end of the 2023-24 season with a pair of first-place finishes in the University Gameday and University Premier…
TRU's education and social work faculty has a new feather in its cap after faculty member Saskia Stinson brought home the 2024 West Coast Teaching…
Natural Resource Science student Autumn Smeltzer has won the Shuswap Naturalist Club award, which encourages students who demonstrate an interest in nature and conserving habitats…
By Kim Van Haren Saskia Stinson makes a difference in others’ lives, every day. Whether it’s teaching and supporting students in the Education and Skill…
KAMLOOPS–Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to benefit students in TRU’s tourism management program…
