Extraordinary individuals recognized with TRU honorary degrees April 16, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Five people who have challenged and changed our perspectives nationally and globally are being honoured at this year’s Spring Convocation at Thompson Rivers…
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Open Learning awards fuel student success February 14, 2024
By Brandi Thring Calgary’s Amanda Speers and Mark Garlough of Tsawwassen arrived at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) from different places for different reasons, but their…
Pre-graduation checklist: How to navigate your final year September 14, 2023
Approaching graduation, convocation, and the end of student life can be exciting but also potentially overwhelming. Follow this checklist throughout the year for a smoother…
TRU honours outstanding individuals at Spring Convocation May 15, 2023
KAMLOOPS – Four people who have made the world a better place are being honoured at this year’s Spring Convocation at Thompson Rivers University (TRU).…
Indigenizing the justice system September 29, 2022
Walking across the stage at convocation is always special, but for TRU Law grad Darnel Tailfeathers, a Kainai Nation (Blood Tribe) member, the experience was…
Law students achieve honours June 20, 2022
Spring Convocation was back on campus at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) this June, bringing extra opportunity to celebrate the achievements with the 2022 TRU Faculty…
Engineering the future May 31, 2022
The first five students in the Software Engineering program graduate this spring — a milestone not just for them, but for the university itself, and…
Exemplary achievers honoured at Spring Convocation May 26, 2022
Honorary degrees celebrated in person After being held virtually for the past two years, Spring Convocation is back on campus at Thompson Rivers University (TRU).…
Honorary degrees celebrated in person again May 26, 2022
KAMLOOPS–After being held virtually for the past two years, Spring Convocation is back on campus at Thompson Rivers University (TRU). Six outstanding leaders are being…
First woman Indigenous provincial judge in BC honoured at convocation October 1, 2021
A groundbreaker for Indigenous women in BC’s legal system is being honoured at Thompson Rivers University’s Fall 2021 Virtual Convocation on Friday, Oct. 8. TRU…
TRU honours BC’s first woman Indigenous provincial judge at Fall Convocation October 1, 2021
A groundbreaker for Indigenous women in BC’s legal system is being honoured at Thompson Rivers University’s Fall 2021 Virtual Convocation on Friday, Oct. 8. TRU…
Law students shine at convocation August 10, 2021
Spring Convocation 2021 was a virtual event, but there were still opportunities to acknowledge outstanding students, including those in the Faculty of Law. Angelica Maria…
The Merritt Herald | Merrittonian accepts post-secondary award June 24, 2021
Meet Erin Thomsen, a new TRU graduate who heads into her future with a lot of awards under her belt. Read more
The Abbotsford News | Abbotsford woman is valedictorian of TRU school of nursing June 22, 2021
Abbotsford's Mackenzie Byers was among nine valedictorians and 19 medal winners celebrated at TRU’s virtual convocation on June 17. She addressed her classmates in the…
Richmond Review | Richmond student wins BC Law gold medal June 22, 2021
Richmond resident and student Paige Mueller received an email congratulating her on receiving the Law Society of B.C.’s gold medal from Thompson River University (TRU).…
Williams Lake Tribune | Williams Lake high school teacher valedictorian for TRU virtual graduation ceremonies June 17, 2021
When TRU holds its virtual convocation Thursday, June 17, Jonathan Harding of Williams Lake will speak as valedictorian for the faculty of education and social…
Le Quotidien | Une Saguenéenne honorée en Colombie-Britannique June 14, 2021
Claudie Pageau is this year's Governor General's Gold Medal winner at Spring 2021 Virtual Convocation. She found fulfillment in assisting aspiring students in their scientific…
Kamloops This Week | Shaver gets President Emeritus title at TRU June 14, 2021
Former TRU president Alan Shaver is being recognized for his "forward-thinking leadership" and initiatives that shaped the university under his eight-year tenure from 2010 to…
Radio NL | Kamloops builder Norm Daley to receive honorary degree from TRU June 1, 2021
Well-known community builder Norm Daley is one of this spring's honorary doctorate recipients at TRU's virtual convocation ceremony on June 17. Read more
TRU celebrates outstanding leaders at Spring Virtual Convocation May 31, 2021
KAMLOOPS–Four outstanding leaders — a journalist, a computer scientist, a lawyer and a community-minded chartered accountant — are being honoured by Thompson Rivers University at…
