Prince George Citizen | UNBC grad goes from logger to law student to law professor June 4, 2024
Alum and Law/School of Business and Economics faculty member Murray Sholty recognizes opportunities that have fueled his ongoing success. Read more
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Success is just a ‘yes’ away June 4, 2024
To many, university evokes thoughts of lecture halls, all-night cram sessions, projects, papers and final exams. To Thompson Rivers University (TRU) business graduate Cali Hutchinson,…
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…
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…
Protecting wildlife, one catio at a time May 29, 2024
Carpooling, recycling, composting — many environmental efforts are straightforward, obvious and relatively easy to practice. Some environmental issues, however, are more contentious, with unclear solutions.…
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
Indigenous students explore business careers through inspiring event April 22, 2024
In March, the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics partnered with TRU’s Office of Indigenous Education and the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia…
Gaglardi MBA team scores first place in ethics challenge April 2, 2024
MBA students from the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics emerged victorious in the seventh annual ethics challenge organized by CFA Societies Canada. This…
Education News Canada | Home-grown solutions for tackling housing gaps March 8, 2024
MBA student and Researcher-in-Residence intern Tana Dagneau-Jones explores how missing middle housing may help fill gaps in Kamloops. Read more
Castanet | New business law minor at TRU could be draw for domestic students, professor says February 29, 2024
The Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics will be offering a new business law minor this fall. The proposal came from Gaglardi faculty member…
Truppy Bus: Driving on the road to success January 22, 2024
International students Julio Yaber and Isabella Acosta found themselves fascinated by Kamloops’ snow-covered hills and the excitement of winter experiences. But one reality struck them…
Leadership forum inspires Ch'nook Scholar to find her power November 28, 2023
Hearing other Indigenous women talk about their personal journeys at the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business (CCAB) Indigenous Women in Leadership Forum really brought home…
CCTV | China International Import Expo November 21, 2023
"It's been a very exciting year for the China International Import Expo for Canadian business," says Associate Professor Dr. Robert Hanlon. "This year we've sent…
Seeking opportunities gets TRU Gaglardi alum his dream job November 14, 2023
Saaransh Bhardwaj embarked on his master’s studies at TRU with an undergraduate degree in geography and a plan to pursue a career in sustainability. By…
Lightbulb moment leads family to sustainable ranching October 11, 2023
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) student Kelly Davison spent her childhood feeling “less than.” Living in foster care for several years, she says her foster mother…
Mitacs Canada | What does inclusive innovation look like? September 29, 2023
What does inclusive innovation look like? Master of Business Administration student and Mitacs intern Selali Tettevi and Dr. Bruce Martin, from the Bob Gaglardi School…
Mapping out the gaps in CBD oil research September 28, 2023
Research is key to determining how cannabidiol affects children with neurodiversity. What happens when stigma gets in the way? When a child is diagnosed with…
Pinpointing your professional pathway September 22, 2023
Student storyteller Taryn Walter is in her fourth year of the Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in marketing. She has completed two…
CFJC Today | TRU receives $300k from Scotiabank to support first-year business students September 11, 2023
TRU has received $300,000 support from Scotiabank for the next three years. “First-year students have a lot of questions and sometimes run into situations where…
Scotiabank commits $300,000 for starting business students September 11, 2023
KAMLOOPS, B.C.—Scotiabank has committed $300,000 to support new university students by funding the BBA First Year Student Success Project at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) for…
