The next ethical generation of business January 31, 2023
Can you imagine a world where business is guided by ethics rather than profit? A new generation of ethical organizations that provide goods and services…
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A double scoop of love January 31, 2023
Matt and Lisa fell in love over gelato and now bring love to others with delicious, made in-house, decadent ice cream. Their love story began…
Business directory highlights alumni entrepreneurs January 3, 2023
Most students leave TRU when their studies are complete, but that doesn’t mean they leave the TRU family. TRU’s Alumni Department has many ways they…
Slick start to business venture December 7, 2022
Rob Sengotta (Culinary Arts ’99) considers himself a guy who goes with the flow. As a kid, he began working in kitchens for no reason…
New book assesses the value of parks November 30, 2022
What value can you place on local parks? This is a question TRU economics Professor Peter Tsigaris, along with his class of graduate students, ventured…
Still backing the ‘Pack October 31, 2022
Once a member, always a member: from all-star player to all-star alum, Ryan Glanville remains a loyal part of TRU’s WolfPack. As a fifth-year player…
Local philanthropist launches $1M student aid fund October 6, 2022
Norm Daley is a name synonymous with giving back. Daley has been a prominent figure in Kamloops since setting up accounting firm Daley & Company…
National think tank selects TRU alum September 2, 2022
Trevor Tessier (RT ’15, MBA ’18) has joined Action Canada, a non-partisan public policy leadership program that brings outstanding young Canadians together to tackle national…
Interview with a Gaglardi Student Ambassador August 19, 2022
Shirlene Ndenga is a second-year MBA student at the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics, current vice-president internal in the Thompson Rivers University Students'…
TRU Gaglardi receives international award for Indigenous collaboration August 16, 2022
The Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics was the sole Canadian recipient of the 2022 Innovations That Inspire awards presented by the Association to…
TRU Gaglardi students compete in national CFA Ethics Challenge May 20, 2022
MBA students from the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics competed against four other regional finalists in the sixth annual CFA Societies Canada Ethics…
What is a graduate degree? May 4, 2022
You have finished your undergraduate degree… Now what? During your undergraduate degree, you may have heard professors share information about graduate studies, or noticed events…
Amplifying business with a purpose April 5, 2022
By Brynn Roach Integrity, vision, positivity, accountability—these are all qualities we recognize in leaders, and TRU alum Aleece Laird (BBA '98) ticks all the boxes.…
Ch'nook Scholars: Connecting Indigenous students with business leaders March 29, 2022
For aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders, an experienced contact or mentor can be a critical part of business success. “There are challenges that come with entrepreneurship…
Women business leaders share the wealth, study shows March 21, 2022
Want to grow wealth in your community? Start a business—especially if you’re a woman. A new study from TRU’s School of Business and Economics looks…
Darpan Magazine | Billionaire Businessman Bob Gaglardi donates $10M to Thompson Rivers University March 2, 2022
WATCH: Thompson Rivers University in BC's Interior has received a huge donation thanks to the generosity of billionaire businessman Bob Gaglardi. Darpan Magazine interviewed Dean…
Raising minimum wage boosts productivity, study finds February 22, 2022
New research from School of Business and Economics (SoBE) faculty member Dr. Meng Sun challenges economic models that suggest a higher minimum wage will harm…
CBC Kamloops | TRU renames business school February 18, 2022
A donation of $10-million from the Gaglardi family for the Business School at TRU has led to the school being renamed. Hear the story
Introducing the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics February 17, 2022
Business education at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is levelling up with a new name. The newly named Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics honours…
TRU introduces the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics February 17, 2022
KAMLOOPS, BC—Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is naming its business school in honour of a Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist with deep Kamloops roots and a family…
