TRU boosts access to plumbing training November 27, 2025
British Columbia needs plumbers, but apprentices often face financial and practical barriers that can slow their progress. A move to free, adaptable Open Educational Resources…
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TRU master's student awarded for salmon conservation October 29, 2025
From childhood days fishing on Okanagan waters with her family to conducting graduate research that contributes valuable insights toward the recovery of wild salmon populations,…
TRU trades enhance training for high-demand mining careers September 12, 2025
New support for trades training linked to the province’s mining sector will create opportunities for students to prepare for careers vital to mines across British…
Mapping local knowledge: TRU students guide fire awareness exhibition July 29, 2025
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,…
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…
PLAR: Bridging experience and education drives student success March 31, 2025
By Kim Van Haren The TRUly Flexible approach to education at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) aims to make learning accessible and adaptable to fit students’…
New diploma answers demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals March 5, 2025
KAMLOOPS—As digital attacks become increasingly common and complex, there is a growing need for cybersecurity professionals to keep personal and business computer systems secure. Those…
CFJC Today | TRU trades program celebrates completion of 35th training house January 28, 2025
Trades students marked a milestone recently, celebrating the completion of the program’s 35th training house. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom home in Westsyde represents the largest collaborative…
Building a relationship of support with TRU Trades January 14, 2025
By Brandi Thring For more than three decades, TRU’s School of Trades and Technology and the Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior (CHBA CI) have…
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…
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…
Foundation Gala raises over $230,000 for students December 3, 2024
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…
Alum rekindles a cultural connection to fire December 2, 2024
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…
Nursing offers in-depth naloxone training November 25, 2024
By Anita Rathje Training in the life-saving use of naloxone for people experiencing an opioid overdose has been offered at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) since…
Wired for success: student finds her spark in trades November 18, 2024
By Kim Van Haren A transformative shift has been taking place in the world of trades as women increasingly take on roles traditionally dominated by…
Education News Canada | TRU students explore culture and security on study tour of China September 24, 2024
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…
TRU students explore culture and security on study tour of China September 20, 2024
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…
Williams Lake nursing students start semester with a gift September 17, 2024
By Brandi Thring First-year nursing students in Williams Lake had an extra reason to get excited on the first day of classes when they were…
Grant prepares TRU students for rewarding careers August 19, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) students will be able to access a grant this fall and winter from the BC government for the skills…
