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New book assesses the value of parks

Posted on: November 30, 2022

Economics Professor Peter Tsigaris recently launched a book with his class assessing the value of public parks in Kamloops.

For better policy, start with better data

Posted on: November 3, 2022

New research from TRU Gaglardi explores ways to improve well-being in Indigenous communities — starting with the facts.

National think tank selects TRU alum

Posted on: September 2, 2022

Trevor Tessier (RT ’15, MBA ’18) has joined a leadership program that brings outstanding young Canadians together to tackle national issues.

Interview with a Gaglardi Student Ambassador

Posted on: August 19, 2022

Gaglardi Student Associate Shirlene Ndenga shares her experience in the role.

Education: a maternal influence?

Posted on: April 4, 2022

New research suggests mothers who graduate from university pass on educational advantages to their daughters, but not their sons.

The value of communication and social media in real estate

Posted on: March 7, 2022

Does technology adds significant value to selling real estate? Dr. Liz Yanmin Gao clarifies our understanding of the question.

Raising minimum wage boosts productivity, study finds

Posted on: February 22, 2022

TRU Economics Professor Dr. Meng Sun’s research shows a higher minimum wage motivates workers to be more productive.

TELUS renews support of carbon accounting program

Posted on: February 4, 2022

TELUS has renewed its support of the Community Carbon Accounting Program (C2AP) at the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics.

Environmental policies good for the economy: study

Posted on: December 17, 2021

New research from the School of Business and Economics explores the long-term effects of environmental policies on the economy and employment.

New findings support Kamloops housing spike

Posted on: November 29, 2021

A recent report by Jabed Tomal, from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, and Hafiz Rahman, from the Department of Economics, updates their recent study that explains how BC’s foreign-buyer tax helped fuel the booming real-estate markets in Chilliwack and Kamloops.

Building a business with TRU alum Max Rivest

Posted on: November 25, 2021

TRU alum Max Rivest (BTM ‘10) is the co-founder of Wize—a low-sugar, antioxidant-rich tea made from coffee leaves.

Research shows impact of Bill 28 on housing prices

Posted on: November 12, 2021

A recent study by two TRU researchers explains how Bill 28, BC’s foreign-buyer tax, helped fuel the booming real-estate markets in Chilliwack and Kamloops.

Raymond James Trading Lab opens with leading tech

Posted on: November 4, 2021

Raymond James (Canada) Ltd. in partnership with FactSet—a financial data and software company—equipped the Raymond James Trading Lab with a contribution of $550,000.

TRU study confirms BCLC’s positive impact on Kamloops

Posted on: October 26, 2021

A report by TRU economist Peter Tsigaris says the BC Lottery Corporation headquarters in Kamloops has contributed about $2.2 billion to the city.

TRU alum TikToker just keeps on trucking

Posted on: August 3, 2021

Chace Barber (BA ’18) is a partner in a successful solar and logistics company and having a ball taking his many TikTok followers along on his adventures.

Students evaluate what nature gives us for free

Posted on: April 22, 2021

Beyond the physical and mental health benefits parks provide, do we understand their true value? TRU students are finding parks hold much more value than we perceive.

TRU’s 2020 Chair Leadership Award

Posted on: March 22, 2021

Dr. Andrew Fergus is the recipient of TRU’s 2020 Chair Leadership Award in recognition of his work as department chair of TRU’s School of Business and Economics Human Enterprise and Innovation department, and his role in TRU’s transformation from a college to a university.