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

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…

What does it take to grow a business across borders — right from day one? That’s the question at the heart of an upcoming talk…

For Zainab Oladipo, food has always told a story. Now, the Kamloops chef and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) graduate is hoping her next story will…

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…

By Brandi Thring From the frontlines to a bird’s eye view, the former TRU students behind Hummingbird Drones and Nova have been finding new ways…

With a self-built home in Tobiano, a booming architecture business and a baby on the way, TRU alum Sean Bulman’s (ARET ’14, BA ’16) journey…

By Brandi Thring TRU alum Raphael Boudreault-Simard (Adventure Guide diploma ’14) is the owner of Flow Motion Aerials, an international aerial film company. His work…

By Brandi Thring TRU alum Nyden Iron-Nighttraveller (BCom ’20) has been recognized by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (recently rebranded as Canadian Council for…

In March, the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics partnered with TRU’s Office of Indigenous Education and the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia…

By Brandi Thring Several years ago, Kamloops-born company NRI 3PL went international. Shortly after, so did TRU alum Chris Maydaniuk (Hon BSc ’06, MBA ’07),…

International students Julio Yaber and Isabella Acosta found themselves fascinated by Kamloops’ snow-covered hills and the excitement of winter experiences. But one reality struck them…

Kris Stewart (Cariboo College ’88) wasn’t expected to go far in life — she was the first in her family to graduate high school and…

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…

Tik Tokking truck driver Chace Barber (BA ’18) went viral a few years ago sharing his long-haul adventures. The number of followers on his TikTok…

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) student Kelly Davison spent her childhood feeling “less than.” Living in foster care for several years, she says her foster mother…

A rugged landscape, varied terrain and endless kilometres of adventure await outdoor enthusiasts living in and visiting the Kamloops area. Having the desire to explore…

TRU Alumni’s social media campaign, 12 Days of Alumni, has won a Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Circle of Excellence bronze medal…