Communities across B.C. are increasingly confronted with the challenges from wildfires, highlighting the pressing need for proactive engagement and education. In response to this need,…
By Kim Van Haren Indigenous graduates from across Thompson Rivers University (TRU) were recognized last week in a dedicated ceremony that brought together family, community…
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…
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,…
By Élise Fenwick Back to the drawing board — this was the brave sentiment behind one team’s goal to move past mere participation and become.…
By Élise Fenwick Net-Zero emissions by 2050; this is Canada’s lofty, yet necessary goal to help keep the world safe for future generations. A few…
By Brandi Thring The TRU Foundation Gala raised $234,503 during the first Winter’s Ball held in TRU’s Grand Hall on Nov. 16. More than 300…
By Brandi Thring Wildfire researcher Alexis Stowards (BNRS Hons ’24) spent nearly a decade fighting wildfires, witnessing firsthand the immense power of fire and its…
By Élise Fenwick It was an unusually rainy morning in Vancouver, B.C., on Oct. 19. An atmospheric river blew down the coast, drenching a group…
[caption id="attachment_2987978" align="alignright" width="325"] Digital journalism graduate Karin Nishiwaki[/caption] By Kim Van Haren As the vibrant colours of fall envelope the Thompson Rivers University (TRU)…
Success — do we measure it by the ranks we climb, the dollars we make, the fame we enjoy? Or, do we measure it by…
A group of 11 students just returned from a study tour of China that opened their eyes to cultural and socioeconomic issues. Led by Arts…
KAMLOOPS — "It was life-changing. We kept saying we ran out of adjectives to describe this trip. Seeing things in context informs a reality that's…
A trio of orphaned fisher kits are on their way to recovery thanks to the quick actions of Master of Science in Environmental Science student Shannon…
We've seen more than a dozen closures of emergency departments in the Interior because of staffing shortages. Daybreak Kamloops speaks with School of Nursing Associate…
By Kim Van Haren There’s an energy on campus that’s palpable. After months, or years, of dedicated work, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) graduating students are…
TRU aims to strengthen Secwépemc perspectives with additional support for Indigenous faculty and student research initiatives Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is honouring Secwépemc methodologies and…
Carpooling, recycling, composting — many environmental efforts are straightforward, obvious and relatively easy to practice. Some environmental issues, however, are more contentious, with unclear solutions.…
Olivier Jumeau’s research not only bridges wildfire and wildlife, but links Indigenous knowledge and Western science. Jumeau, a first year Master of Science in Environmental…
Even before BC Premier David Eby announced in April plans for research-informed training and education for wildfire fighters, research was already well underway at TRU’s…
