Three trades students bring home national medals June 10, 2024
By Kim Van Haren Three TRU students celebrated big wins at the Skills Canada National competition in Quebec City from May 29 - June 1,…
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Education News Canada | Research and recognition propel student success June 6, 2024
New alum Casey Hopper is grateful for research opportunities he was able to be part of as a student. Read more
Research and recognition propel student success June 3, 2024
By Brandi Thring A moment of courage opened up a world of opportunities for Casey Hopper in his second year as a Bachelor of Arts…
Alum stacks up recognition with scaffolding business June 3, 2024
By Brandi Thring TRU alum Nyden Iron-Nighttraveller (BCom ’20) has been recognized by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (recently rebranded as Canadian Council for…
Penticton Western News | Penticton’s Top 40: Ann Doyon May 31, 2024
Alum and esteemed artist and writer Ann Doyon recognized as a Top 40 recipient for her outstanding contributions to the arts and her dedication to…
TRU Gaglardi faculty and staff honoured May 30, 2024
Earlier this month, the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics honoured the hard work and dedication of faculty and staff with the annual Faculty…
TRU-UBCO team up for success with EcoHaven May 22, 2024
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).…
iNFOnews Kamloops | Kamloops man designs innovative, award-winning housing model for addiction recovery May 21, 2024
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…
Castanet | TRU, UBCO students' celebrated fireproof home design will be built at Honour Ranch May 17, 2024
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…
First Nations Information Governance Centre | Meet the 2023 recipients of the FNIGC Student Bursary May 15, 2024
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…
Education News Canada | Alum advocates for mental health awareness May 3, 2024
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
Castanet | TRU sustainability office wins national award for leadership excellence May 3, 2024
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…
CFJC Today | TRU trades students reach provincial podium May 2, 2024
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…
Education News Canada | CICan announces 2024 Awards of Excellence recipients May 1, 2024
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…
TRU’s Sustainability Office team wins gold for outstanding leadership May 1, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Known for its sustainable practices and initiatives, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has won a national award recognizing its engagement in and commitment to…
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…
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…
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors | BCACC Deputy Registrar, Kathy Lauriente, honoured with Distinguished Service Award from Thompson Rivers University April 26, 2024
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…
North Thompson Star/Journal | Barriere Secondary student Alexis Nelson brings home a gold medal in provincial trades competition April 26, 2024
Barriere Secondary student Alexis Nelson, enrolled in the Foundation program in Trades and Transitions at TRU, brings home another gold medal. 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…
