Castanet | Free film screening, talk in Kamloops to commemorate Black History Month February 13, 2024
The TRU and Kamloops communities are invited to attend one or both of two Black History Month events with Dr. David Este, professor emerit of…
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BCcampus | 2024-2025 BCcampus Research Fellow: TRU Research Team January 29, 2024
Led by TRU researchers - Kyra Garson, Brad Harasymchuk, Alana Hoare, Yujie Jiang, Amie McLean and Anila Virani - the Exploring Students’ Sense of Belonging…
CBC Kamloops | Ribbon Skirt Day January 11, 2024
Masters student and Indigenous Education Cultural Coordinator Wynona Edwards speaks with Daybreak Kamloops about ribbon skirts as symbols of strength and resilience. Story begins at 1:06:37.…
Revelstoke Review | Revelstoke film examines Queer identities affected by small mountain town life November 29, 2023
Filmmaker and alum Ryan Collins directs documentary that explores Queer life in rural spaces, mountain towns and the snow industry. The premier of People Like Us will…
UNB News | Breaking the silence: Researchers uncovering the hidden struggles of Canada's queer community November 24, 2023
Arts faculty member Dr. Nicholas Hrynyk and colleagues at the University of New Brunswick are examining the often-overlooked issue of anticipated violence within the Canadian…
Alumni, Featured
Distinguished alumni recognized November 17, 2023
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is honouring five esteemed alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards for outstanding achievement, leadership and public service. Honouring exceptional graduates has been…
Alumni, Featured, Giving, TRU World
Two decades and growing support for campus cricket November 14, 2023
The ICC Cricket World Cup takes place far from Thompson Rivers University (TRU), forcing local fans to follow their favourite teams remotely. Thankfully, those who…
Kamloops This Week | Down Syndrome Week begins on Oct. 22 October 16, 2023
The brother of a TRU student credits family and support workers for informing him about the joys and challenges of having a sibling with Down…
Radio NL | Tina Matthew October 6, 2023
The TRU Board of Governors unanimously approved to move ahead with construction of a $22-million Indigenous Education Centre. "I am so excited with the announcement," says…
Featured, Indigenous Education, News releases
TRU board unanimously approves Indigenous Education Centre September 29, 2023
KAMLOOPS — The Board of Governors of Thompson Rivers University (TRU) unanimously approved to move ahead with construction of a $22-million Indigenous Education Centre. The…
Mitacs Canada | What does inclusive innovation look like? September 29, 2023
What does inclusive innovation look like? Master of Business Administration student and Mitacs intern Selali Tettevi and Dr. Bruce Martin, from the Bob Gaglardi School…
CFJC Today | TRU community comes together for 12th Annual Pride Parade September 28, 2023
On September 27, the TRU community came together for the annual Pride Parade. “I’m really glad that everyone has gathered today and has come together…
Kamloops This Week | On the Streete to inclusion at TRU September 25, 2023
Pauline Streete - TRU's first executive director of the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) and Anti-Racism - speaks with Kamloops This Week about EDI,…
Featured, News releases
Equity leaders share experiences at TRU series September 12, 2023
[caption id="attachment_2980211" align="alignright" width="330"] Dr. Nicole Kaniki[/caption] KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites the community to an evening of personal and professional stories from…
Campus News, Featured
The Streete to a more understanding campus September 6, 2023
Pauline Streete has a relaxed laugh, a warm smile and a way of making everyone feel immediately welcome — great qualities for TRU’s first executive…
Alumni, Faculty of Science, Featured, Indigenous Education, WolfPack
Alum promotes Indigenous perspective in engineering August 29, 2023
When PhD student Danilo Caron made the decision to return to post-secondary school, he didn’t do it alone — he did it with the support…
Alumni, Faculty of Science, Giving, Indigenous Education
Indigenous science camp returns to campus August 8, 2023
The long-running TRU Indigenous Summer Science Camp is back after a pandemic-related hiatus since 2019. Indigenous youth from as far away as Quesnel and Spences…
Alumni, Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics, Featured
Club founder bridges campus and community May 31, 2023
Starting a new chapter in life inevitably causes stress. When that new chapter involves relocating, potential stressors increase. Now imagine that journey involves travelling to…
Alumni, Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics, Featured
Engineering and business education leads to dynamic career May 1, 2023
Diony Duraes Santos (MBA ’19) is an accomplished engineer who has worked in seven countries, is fluent in four languages and holds two master’s degrees,…
Featured, TRU World
Cyndi McLeod: Building an international legacy April 28, 2023
With drive, gratitude and compassion, Cyndi McLeod brought to life the founding vision of TRU World in infrastructure, partnerships and an inspiring team culture. As…
