Donor support helps TRU fill critical need July 16, 2025
Four Early Childhood Education (ECE) students at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Williams Lake recently received scholarships through funding from Gibraltar Mine, which is owned by…
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MEd pilot connects international teachers to B.C. classrooms July 4, 2025
What can internationally trained teachers learn from time spent in a Canadian classroom? As it turns out—a lot more than they expected. Eleven Master of…
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…
New Laura Doan book navigates life with Alzheimer’s May 30, 2025
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, and a diagnosis can drastically alter life plans. Dr. Laura Doan, professor in the School of…
Inclusive educator joins prestigious national teaching fellowship May 12, 2025
KAMLOOPS – An innovative instructor in the field of inclusive education is the second exceptional academic at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) to receive a 3M…
Politicians urge students: positive change means being bold March 26, 2025
Driven by a desire to help and effectively advocate for people, former Alberta NDP premier Rachel Notley and current Alberta NDP MLA Joe Ceci started…
New bursary increases access to STEM March 17, 2025
By Brandi Thring A donation to TRU totalling $25,000 from Progressive Planet will support women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). With that pledge…
From Mumbai to Inuvik: A tale of discovery March 3, 2025
By Brandi Thring TRU alum Tanya Thomas (MBA ’16) was raised in a tropical city with a population that's nearly half that of Canada: Mumbai,…
Academica | Looking deeper at the international student experience: Study February 4, 2025
In a recent article for The Conversation, faculty member Dr. Ted Howe and international graduate student research assistants Surbhi Sagar and Athira Pushpamgathan discuss the findings…
Faculty member studies lived experiences of international students January 31, 2025
This article was recently published by The Conversation Canada. Co-authored by Ted Howe, professor, school of education, Surbhi Sagar and Athira Pushpamgathan, international graduate student research assistants…
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
Gift supports research on climate resilience December 10, 2024
KAMLOOPS – A $100,000 donation will fund new research at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) that explores the role of British Columbia’s parks in climate resilience,…
Education News Canada | Rod McCormick: leading the drive for change November 13, 2024
A leader in Indigenous health and well-being, Dr. Rod McCormick's work as a researcher, psychologist and BC Innovation Chair in Indigenous Health has been instrumental…
Rod McCormick: leading the drive for change November 8, 2024
By Kim Van Haren Recognized as a leader in Indigenous health and well-being, Dr. Rod McCormick’s work as a researcher, psychologist and BC Innovation Chair…
Castanet | Professor to give lecture on peer-mentoring program aimed at helping ECEs November 5, 2024
School of Education faculty member Dr. Laura Doan was recently promoted to full professor and, to mark the occasion, will be giving an address at…
Peer mentoring retains early childhood educators, researcher says November 1, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Twelve years ago, Dr. Laura Doan read a staggering statistic. According to the Early Childhood Educators of BC, up to half of the…
Alum hears the world calling October 31, 2024
By Brandi Thring Through TRU’s Global Skills Opportunity (GSO) initiative, Cassidy Jean (BA ’22) travelled from Kamloops to Spain in 2022 for a short-term language…
Championing Ghanaian youth with Leave for Change October 18, 2024
Faculty member Tanya Manning-Lewis recently finished a volunteer stint in Accra, Ghana. Now she’s back on campus with a renewed sense of purpose and is…
CFJC Today | TRU breaks ground on new Indigenous Education Centre September 20, 2024
A recent ceremony on campus marks the start of construction of a $22-million Indigenous Education Centre, a hub for Indigenous education, culture and community on…
Windspeaker | Mohawk professor receives prestigious accolade from Royal Society of Canada September 5, 2024
Dr. Rod McCormick, a member of the Mohawk (Kanien’kéha) First Nation and a professor and BC Innovation Chair in Indigenous Health, is among 104 new…
