TRU alum leads with purpose July 31, 2025
When Colette Trudeau (BComm ‘2014) enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce program at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), she was also juggling a full-time job with…
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Stitching colour, culture and community into every creation May 30, 2025
By Brandi Thring It started with a sewing needle, some brightly coloured ribbon and a willingness to learn. Secwépemc artist, entrepreneur, TRU alum and educator…
Diversity and authenticity take centre stage at annual TRU conference April 28, 2025
KAMLOOPS — The power of being oneself, authentically, is the focus of the annual equity, diversity and inclusion conference at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) on…
The Conversation | International students’ housing challenges call for policy action January 31, 2025
School of Education faculty member Dr. Ted Howe leads an ongoing longitudinal research study that sheds light on the lived experiences of international students. Read more
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU Storied Voices November 20, 2024
Students and faculty from the Faculty of Arts have been hard at work transforming the CFBX Radio series Storied Voices into a stage play, set…
Report highlights impact of generosity October 28, 2024
By Brandi Thring While grieving the loss of her son, Owyn McInnis, a TRU men’s volleyball player, Erin Walter decided she wanted his name to…
Castanet | TRU hosting third annual Women in Leadership event September 4, 2024
Acclaimed scholars Dr. Malinda S. Smith and Dr. Dru Marshall, who are leading equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives in Canada’s post-secondary landscape, share their stories…
Leaders share stories of challenges in an ever-changing world August 28, 2024
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites the community to an evening of personal and professional stories from two women who are leading equity, diversity…
Small city surprises with big opportunities August 2, 2024
By Brandi Thring Seventeen years after arriving in Kamloops to study at TRU, Nigeria-born TRU alum Adigo Angela Achoba-Omajali (BScN ’11, MN ‘20) was named…
Mastermind Studio Kamloops | Documentary Film: 2024 Kawaskimhon National Aboriginal Moot, TRU May 14, 2024
The Faculty of Law was delighted to host the 2024 Kawaskimhon National Aboriginal Moot earlier this year. Law students from across Canada gathered on campus…
Education News Canada | DeDe DeRose formally installed as TRU's new chancellor April 25, 2024
DeDe DeRose has taken her oath of office as TRU's newest chancellor in a ceremony steeped in tradition and infused with culture. "It’s my honour…
Exploring students’ intercultural experiences at TRU April 24, 2024
Post-secondary institutions are no strangers to data analysis. But at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), researchers are going beyond numbers to better understand students’ university experience…
Castanet | TRU education and social work faculty member wins teaching excellence award April 15, 2024
TRU's education and social work faculty has a new feather in its cap after faculty member Saskia Stinson brought home the 2024 West Coast Teaching…
Castanet | TRU invites public to conference that will examine privilege, anti-racism April 15, 2024
TRU is putting out an open invitation to a two-day conference where attendees will be able to learn about the unearned, unspoken advantages some possess.…
Education News Canada | Award-winning instructor learns from those around her April 12, 2024
Education and Social Work faculty member and ESTR's Market co-founder Saskia Stinson was recently recognized with the 2024 West Coast Teaching Excellence Award. "I’ve never…
Education News Canada | Public welcome to explore privilege and anti-racism at TRU conference April 8, 2024
A two-day conference coming to campus explores unearned advantages that some people possess. The Unearned Assets Conference, which features compelling keynote speeches, panel discussions, networking…
Award-winning instructor learns from those around her April 8, 2024
By Kim Van Haren Saskia Stinson makes a difference in others’ lives, every day. Whether it’s teaching and supporting students in the Education and Skill…
Education News Canada | Free robotics workshop for female and non-binary high-school students April 3, 2024
TRU is hosting a free workshop this month for female and non-binary high-school students in grades 8-12 who are interested in science, technology, engineering and…
Castanet | First-of-its-kind conference brings gender equity to forefront, E Fry Kamloops says April 3, 2024
The Kamloops branch of the Elizabeth Fry Society drew about 70 people to its first ever gender equity conference, which took place recently at TRU.…
TRU seeks homestay families for international students April 3, 2024
KAMLOOPS — Kamloops families have a chance to open their doors to the world as Thompson Rivers University (TRU) launches its search for 60 households…
