TRU’s economic impact to the region over $705 million annually October 2, 2019
KAMLOOPS—Thompson Rivers University (TRU) released the results of its latest economic impact study, indicating one in every nine jobs in the Thompson, Nicola and Cariboo…
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Driving sustainability: School of Business and Economics speeds forward August 21, 2019
As climate change becomes increasingly evident and more than three billion people live on less than $2.50 a day, the call is louder than ever…
CBC Kamloops | Mill cuts not all doom and gloom says economics professor June 24, 2019
TRU Economics faculty member Laura Lamb talks to CBC about the impact of the recent mill closures in the BC Interior and what options are…
Red flags and tips for ethical investing May 21, 2019
When it comes to your bottom line, the ethics of the people who manage your money could be the most important consideration when weighing your…
Canadian housing market April 8, 2019
Dr. Ehsan Latif can speak to topics related to the Canadian housing market, including: Seniors and delayed retirement First-time home buyers and affordability Partnerships, targeted…
Federal budget March 27, 2019
Federal Budget Dr. Ehsan Latif can speak to some of topics referenced in the recent federal budget: Canada’s obesity epidemic Seniors and delayed retirement First-time…
Federal minister tours TRU campus March 27, 2019
Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion Mary Ng touched down in Kamloops to tour TRU and meet with university officials on March 26, 2019.…
Globe and Mail | Africa a growing target for business school recruiters March 25, 2019
Africa has become a top priority for TRU's international recruitment efforts in the School of Business and Economics. Read more
Globe and Mail | Africa a growing target for business school recruiters March 25, 2019
Africa has become a top priority for TRU's international recruitment efforts in the School of Business and Economics. Read more
Provincial rent bank funding a relief for advocates February 26, 2019
News that BC’s budget allocates $10 million to the first-ever provincially-funded rent bank comes as a relief to Dr. Ehsan Latif, and to many other…
Students boost SoBE’s social profile February 12, 2019
Social media has become an integral part of the world. What started as a platform to share personal opinions grew into an online digital space…
Students solve climate change during environmental economics game October 26, 2018
After two hours, a mix of 30 Thompson Rivers University students in masters level science and economics courses came up with better solutions to reduce…
Developing a better future for her community August 20, 2018
Like thousands of British Columbians, Kristen Johnny’s life was put on hold last summer when a state of emergency was declared due to wildfires burning…
Dr. Hasnat Dewan presented with Chair Leadership Award May 30, 2018
Dr. Hasnat Dewan began teaching at TRU 18 years ago, when it was known as University College of the Cariboo. For the past three years,…
Grad invests in co-op, sees dividends May 18, 2018
[embed]https://youtu.be/0HTm1IpLS4M[/embed] Leaving home to attend university was always an option for Evan Choy, but strong family values and a desire to be a present and…
Talk to the Experts: Economics blends finances and people to understand the world January 19, 2018
Hear the words economics and economists and what comes to mind for many of us? Spreadsheets with endless columns and rows? Economics is so much…
Money can buy better education outcomes August 2, 2017
According to new research out of TRU, if you want to reduce inequality you have to spend more money on public education. There has always…
BC MBA Games, where's the trophy? June 13, 2017
Master of Business (MBA) students want to see you this Saturday for a competitive day of cases, rec sports and spirited hunts. It's all in…
Behind Bitcoin May 1, 2017
Bitcoin, also known as digital gold, is a term you may have heard but never fully understood. As an emerging technology, it’s possible that Bitcoin's…
Students give bees a chance April 26, 2017
Companies like TOMS and tentree have proven that consumers will support a product which gives back. In the case of TOMS, a pair of shoes…
