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…
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Dr. Airini formally installed as TRU’s fifth president and vice-chancellor June 25, 2025
In an emotion-filled ceremony recognizing culture, tradition and the future, Dr. Airini was formally installed as Thompson Rivers University’s fifth president and vice-chancellor. [caption id="attachment_2991820"…
Outstanding chemistry educator lauded with national award June 23, 2025
Dr. Bruno Cinel, associate professor in the Department of Physical Sciences at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has been honoured with the College Chemistry Canada (C3)…
TRU honours graduates at Spring 2025 Convocation June 6, 2025
By Kim Van Haren Thompson Rivers University (TRU) celebrated the achievements of more than 2,500 graduates during convocation ceremonies this week at the Tournament Capital…
TRU strengthens global partnerships through premier’s trade mission to Asia June 6, 2025
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is strengthening international partnerships and expanding opportunities for students and faculty through participation in British Columbia’s international trade mission to Asia.…
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…
B.C.’s Best Butchers compete to be cut above the rest at TRU April 17, 2025
KAMLOOPS — Get ready for a meating of the minds at the second annual BC’s Best Butcher Competition, where the steaks are high, and the…
The future belongs at TRU March 28, 2025
Note: On March 31, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) celebrates its 20th anniversary. This is the final newsroom article in a series, with previous articles published on…
TRU lecture series fuels innovative ideas February 27, 2025
KAMLOOPS — A free public lecture series by Thompson Rivers University (TRU) faculty that focuses on issues of human rights and social justice is back…
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 Hub | Canada is under threat. Now would be a good time to start sorting ourselves out January 31, 2025
"A weak dollar, a health care system justified by only the memory of Tommy Douglas, and an unpredictable administration south of the border all present…
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
Castanet | Kamloops MP bestows King Charles medal on nearly 30 community members January 23, 2025
Kudos to King Charles III Coronation medal recipients, TRU honorary doctor Muriel Sasakamoose from T’kemlúps te Secwépemc, Social Work faculty member Sasha Kondrashov and student…
CBC The Current | Delays in migrant caregiver residency program could leave some in limbo January 15, 2025
Canada has often relied on dangling the "carrot of permanent residency" to migrant care workers, as a way to fill the labour gap left by…
CBC The Current | Migrant caregivers ‘in limbo’ January 14, 2025
Arts' faculty member Dr. Jenny Shaw speaks with Matt Galloway, host of The Current, about migrant caregivers and the shrinking path to obtaining permanent residency…
Education News Canada | Championing Indigenous voices and transformative education at TRU January 14, 2025
Laura Grizzlypaws, a renowned cultural advocate and educational developer for Indigenous teaching and learning, is leading the charge for Indigenous voices and transformative education across…
Asia Democracy Chronicles | Canadian conundrum for Indian would-be immigrants January 14, 2025
The dream of many Indians to migrate to Canada may remain just that as the diplomatic tiff between Canada and India continues, and Ottawa tightens…
Championing Indigenous voices and transformative education at TRU January 9, 2025
By Kim Van Haren Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable academic environment by prioritizing decolonization and Indigenization. These transformative…
Professor champions B.C. grasslands in upcoming public lecture January 9, 2025
KAMLOOPS — Grasslands are the underdog of B.C.’s biomes. They take up less than one per cent of the province’s land base, yet they are…
