As a confident, athletic six-year-old, Riley Windeler (HSW ’14) knew victory was close when he stepped to the starting line of his first-ever foot race…

How can Indigenous, feminist and queer perspectives on leadership inspire collaboration, strengthen communities and create positive change? Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites the campus and…

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) signed Yerí7 me7 sucwentwécw-kt, We will recognize one another. This…

In spring 2026, Thompson Rivers University became an Employer Partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI), reinforcing its commitment to advancing equity,…

Haida on her mother's side and Kwakwaka'wakw on her father's side, Juli Holloway (BJour '07) has turned her passion for storytelling into a career dedicated…

Thompson Rivers University alum Abdallah (Dallah) El Chami (BBA ‘11) has a head for business but leads with his heart — and his stomach. After…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

KAMLOOPS — The power of being oneself, authentically, is the focus of the annual equity, diversity and inclusion conference at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) on…