Castanet | TRU's regional economic impact surpasses $885 million October 7, 2024
A report by an independent consultant maps out millions of dollars in economic benefits that TRU, its employees, students and alumni have throughout the province…
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CFJC Today | Report: TRU a significant economic driver in Interior, province October 7, 2024
Key findings of an economic impact report presented to TRU's Board of Governors show the university has injected $2.2 billion into the provincial economy and…
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti‑Racism, Featured, Indigenous Education, Williams Lake
Coyote Project moves Indigenization forward September 25, 2024
By Kim Van Haren TRU's Coyote Project is a transformative Indigenization initiative that fosters a more inclusive, diverse and respectful academic environment that benefits students,…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU Naloxone September 24, 2024
CBC's Daybreak Kamloops visits the Wellness Centre on campus to learn more about the university's naloxone program. Story begins at 1:42:10.
CFJC Today | Kamloops celebrates gold medalists Katzberg, Stewart September 24, 2024
Gold medalists and alumni Ethan Katzberg and Greg Stewart got a warm welcome back to Kamloops on September 21 at the Tournament Capital Centre. The…
Castanet | New dedicated space for students opens at Royal Inland Hospital, hopes to boost recruitment September 24, 2024
A new dedicated space for nursing students has opened up at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in a bid to boost local recruitment. School of Nursing…
First Nations Health Authority | Honouring the past and shaping the future: Dr. Sheila Blackstock on Orange Shirt Day September 24, 2024
For School of Nursing faculty member Dr. Sheila Blackstock, Orange Shirt Day is a time to honour the survivors of Residential Schools and remember the…
Radio NL | Ken Olynyk named technical advisor for TRU women’s basketball team September 20, 2024
Former WolfPack athletic director Ken Olynyk will join the women’s basketball team as a Technical Advisor, just days after he learned that he will be enshrined…
CFJC Today | TRU breaks ground on new Indigenous Education Centre September 20, 2024
A recent ceremony on campus marks the start of construction of a $22-million Indigenous Education Centre, a hub for Indigenous education, culture and community on…
Castanet | Former WolfPack volleyball squadmates met on opposing sides of the court at Paris Olympics September 19, 2024
More than a decade after competing together as teammates, former WolfPack volleyball players Mike Hawkins and Kevin Tillie found themselves on opposing ends of the…
Campus News, Featured, Indigenous Education, News releases
TRU celebrates groundbreaking of Indigenous Education Centre September 19, 2024
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Indigenous education, culture and community will have a central hub at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) as construction begins on the new $22-million…
Castanet | TRU to stage open campus event for prospective students with activities, giveaways September 19, 2024
TRU throws open its doors at the Kamloops campus for everyone to join in this year’s Open House on Saturday, October 19. "Our Open House…
Castanet | Remembering is important but action is needed to confront wrongs of the past September 18, 2024
"Remembering the ills, errors and wrongs of the past is an important step all Canadians must take," writes President Brett Fairbairn. "Action is what is…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | Orange Shirt Day September 17, 2024
Orange Shirt Day founder and alum Phyllis Webstad speaks with CBC's Daybreak Kamloops about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on…
Featured, Giving, School of Nursing, Williams Lake
Williams Lake nursing students start semester with a gift September 17, 2024
First-year nursing students in Williams Lake had an extra reason to get excited on the first day of classes when they were welcomed to campus…
Castanet | Longtime Kamloops painter Perry to give talk and tour of latest exhibit September 17, 2024
Alum Kelly Perry, who began painting in 2005, will be displaying her work and giving a talk and tour at Gallery 635 on Saturday, Sept.…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | Students on election September 16, 2024
Arts faculty member Dr. Terry Kading and students on campus speak with CBC's Daybreak Kamloops about the upcoming BC election and what students care about…
Castanet | 44th annual Santa Claus Parade to bring movie magic to Kamloops streets September 16, 2024
The annual Santa Claus Parade will be returning this November for its 44th year, with the aim of bringing movie magic to downtown Kamloops streets. “As…
CFJC Today | Former WolfPack athletic director to be inducted in Canada West Hall of Fame September 12, 2024
Ken Olynyk, who helped shape the TRU WolfPack athletic department, will be inducted into the Canada West Hall of Fame, in the ‘Builder’ category (Class…
The Williams Lake Tribune | Williams Lake authors share wellness strategies in latest book September 12, 2024
Williams Lake campus faculty member Dr. Cindi Saj co-authors Finding Your Wellness, a guidebook that offers valuable insights and practical strategies for incorporating self-care into…
