Building awards take note of Early Childhood Education Centre September 29, 2023
The TRU Early Childhood Education Centre is an award winner. The centre was recently recognized at the Thompson Okanagan Commercial Building Awards in the Community…
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Terrace Standard | Young coaches lead Terrace softball teams to medal success at provincials September 22, 2023
Faculty of Science student Shelby Muir helps lead the U13 Terrace softball team to silver medal success. Read more
Veterinarians Without Borders | True North Calling: Alison Buckland's journey to becoming a vet tech September 14, 2023
Veterinary Technology student and award recipient Alison Buckland looks forward to using her skills back at home in Yellowknife. Read more
Alum promotes Indigenous perspective in engineering August 29, 2023
When PhD student Danilo Caron made the decision to return to post-secondary school, he didn’t do it alone — he did it with the support…
The Williams Lake Tribune | Family of Chelsea Lewis start TRU bursary for Williams Lake women in her honour July 21, 2023
The family of Chelsea Lewis is honouring her memory with a bursary for women enrolling in trades at TRU in Williams Lake or Kamloops. Lewis…
The Williams Lake Tribune | TRU Williams Lake professor recognized for efforts to promote campus programs July 17, 2023
Biology professor Christian Laas inspires colleagues to host an open house, raising awareness about the programs offered at the TRU Williams Lake campus. Read more
NationTalk | Kajak revivalist recognized with provincial award July 12, 2023
TRU alum Noah Nochasak has been recognized with the 2023 Jim Price Passion for Paddling Award from Paddle Newfoundland and Labrador. The award is presented…
TRU Alumni wins international award June 22, 2023
TRU Alumni’s social media campaign, 12 Days of Alumni, has won a Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Circle of Excellence bronze medal…
Brock News | Education’s Spirit of Brock recipients shine through adversity June 16, 2023
Dr. Kevin Le, from the Faculty of Education and Social Work, has been awarded the Spirit of Brock medal for inspiring perseverance and community contributions. Read…
CBC Kamloops | TRU trades winner June 13, 2023
School of Trades and Technology student Hugo Heyes talks about medaling at the 2023 Skills Canada National Competition, and welding instructors John Sutton and Larry…
Leading by collaboration: Chair Leadership Award winner June 12, 2023
Dr. Cindy James believes in guiding, supporting and leading by example. Known for her collaborative nature, she thrives on rolling up her sleeves and working…
CFJC Today | Five trades students take home medals on national stage June 9, 2023
Five trades students, including Nolan Ilic, took home medals for demonstrating their talents on the national stage. “What I love about Nolan is he’s calm,…
CFJC Today | Five TRU trades students take home national awards June 2, 2023
Five School of Trades and Technology students have won national awards, including two golds, for demonstrating the best talent in their skilled trade. Read more
TRU trades students capture bling at national competition June 2, 2023
KAMLOOPS – Five Thompson Rivers University (TRU) School of Trades and Technology students have won national awards, including two golds, for demonstrating the best talent…
Professorship boosts microbiologist’s research May 31, 2023
A TRU faculty member’s research into breaking down toxic ‘forever chemicals’ is getting support that allows him to expand his work. Dr. Jonathan Van Hamme,…
A future with more Indigenous lawyers April 26, 2023
Barry Wilson spent his youth fighting for Indigenous rights through protests and activism. Thanks to those efforts, his daughter Tara-Lynn Wilson can continue the fight…
TRU recognized nationally and internationally for sustainability April 26, 2023
Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) commitment to sustainability has earned the university recognition as a global leader among post-secondary institutions. Always striving to be better, TRU continues…
Business research taps power of people with disabilities March 24, 2023
In 2004, Selali Tettevi left her home country of Ghana to further her education and start a nursing career in Canada. Four years later, her…
Well-equipped apartment shows donors TRUly care March 14, 2023
The freshly finished TRU Care Apartment on Thompson Rivers University’s Williams Lake campus is now providing crucial hands-on learning for health-care students. While a grand…
Award goes where the river flows March 9, 2023
Student award criteria often involves good grades, community involvement or volunteerism, but a unique new financial award for students in TRU’s Adventure Guide Program goes…
