Cooking up success one concept at a time June 1, 2026
Thompson Rivers University alum Abdallah (Dallah) El Chami (BBA ‘11) has a head for business but leads with his heart — and his stomach. After…
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Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and TRU sign Knucwetwécw Agreement April 29, 2026
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) signed a new partnership agreement on Tuesday, April 28, formalizing a relationship grounded in mutual recognition and…
TRU signs Scarborough Charter, committing to action on anti-Black racism February 26, 2026
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) formally signed the Scarborough Charter on Feb. 25, committing to measurable and accountable action to address anti-Black racism and Black inclusion…
Iconic, exotic and ordinary: AWT remembers Matthew Shepard February 25, 2026
By Alicia Ashcroft The Actors Workshop Theatre’s (AWT) upcoming production of The Laramie Project centres around the aftermath of a hate crime. On Oct. 6,…
Honouring cultural identity, diversity through mother tongues February 19, 2026
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is bringing back its celebration of International Mother Language Day with a parade and rally on the Kamloops campus on Monday, Feb. 23, honouring linguistic diversity…
TRU to sign Scarborough Charter, committing to action on anti-Black racism February 2, 2026
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will join a national commitment to confront anti-Black racism, becoming the 61st Canadian post-secondary institution to sign the Scarborough Charter. Signing…
Alumni Q&A: Strengthening communities with care February 2, 2026
TRU alum Shaminder Parmar (MBA ’25) was recognized as one of Edmonton’s 2025 Top 40 under 40 by Edify. He is a senior urban planner…
Mentee to mentor: ESTR alum excels in inclusive pilot project January 13, 2026
Good food brings people together, and great mentors help mentees realize their full potential. That’s exactly what Thompson Rivers University student Akemy Earl is learning…
Indigenous industry leader brings real-world perspective to TRU’s future lawyers December 5, 2025
On November 19, students in Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) Faculty of Law First Nations Governance and Economic Development class got a firsthand look at Indigenous-led…
Residential school advocates share insights with TRU law students December 4, 2025
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Faculty of Law students gained a firsthand look at the realities of residential school litigation on November 17, when Sandra Staats…
Alum’s journey from tourism to trailblazer October 31, 2025
Moving from the urban bustle of Mexico City, when Thompson Rivers University (TRU) alum Martha Márquez Ortiz (BTM ’13) first arrived in Kamloops to attend…
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…
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…
