TRU faculty member honoured with international nursing and midwifery fellowship January 14, 2026
Dr. Melba D’Souza, an associate professor in TRU’s School of Nursing, has been awarded the Fellowship of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery with the…
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Why language matters in conversations about substance use December 5, 2025
Two weeks after National Addictions Awareness Week wrapped up across Canada, a Thompson Rivers University (TRU) faculty member is encouraging the university community to keep…
Human side of wildfire: TRU's Greg Anderson on resilience and recovery December 3, 2025
When Dr. Greg Anderson talks about the impact of wildfire, he isn’t just speaking as a researcher. He’s speaking from lived experience. Before becoming dean…
Distinguished alumni recognized December 2, 2025
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is honouring five esteemed alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards for outstanding achievements and dedicated service in the areas of service to community, arts and…
Why winter feels heavier for many on campus November 18, 2025
When daylight fades in late fall, many people notice the same shift — slower mornings, lower energy and a feeling that everything suddenly gets heavier.…
Juanita-Dawne Bacsu awarded for impactful research at TRU September 22, 2025
In recognition of her research, Dr. Juanita-Dawne Bacsu of Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has been announced as a recipient of the 2025 Scholar Award by…
Science, technology and Indigenous knowledge combine in summer camp August 15, 2025
The long-running TRU Indigenous Summer Camp welcomed 20 Indigenous youth from across BC to the Kamloops campus during the last week of July for a…
TRU student brings B.C. health care crisis to global stage June 13, 2025
Jenna Sims, a Bachelor of Health Science student minoring in business leadership at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), will represent Canada on the global stage at…
TRU School of Nursing celebrates 50 years of health-care education April 24, 2025
KAMLOOPS — For half a century, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has been at the forefront of nursing education. Since its first class of nurses graduated…
CFJC Today | Trio of distinguished TRU alumni recognized for health care, truth and reconciliation, medicine January 28, 2025
TRU is honouring esteemed alumni Frank Fiorenza, Annie Korver and Dr. Elspeth McDougall with Distinguished Alumni Awards for outstanding achievements and dedicated service. Read more
TRU recognizes distinguished alumni January 27, 2025
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is honouring three esteemed alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards for outstanding achievements and dedicated service in the areas of…
CFJC Today (Midday) | ‘I had lost all hope’: Out of the Ashes Bursary recipient shares her story of recovery and path to a healthier life January 20, 2025
Cheryl Latimer, recipient of the Out of the Ashes Bursary, shares her journey with addiction and her new route to a healthier life. Thanks to…
The Williams Lake Tribune | HOMETOWN: Williams Lake nursing student loving learning here December 19, 2024
"If you work towards your goals and you really work hard, you can really achieve anything," says Christina Wolfe, a first-year student in the Licensed…
Mental health strategies for the holiday season December 17, 2024
Whether celebrating Christmas or enjoying other holiday traditions, this time of year can be hard on relationships, families, finances, self-esteem and emotional well-being. As there…
Education News Canada | TRU researchers win Michael Smith Health Research BC awards November 29, 2024
Drs. Juanita-Dawne Bacsu and Wendy Hulko have been recognized for their contributions to health research, each receiving up to $20,000 through the Michael Smith Health Research…
TRU researchers win Michael Smith Health Research BC awards November 28, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Two Thompson Rivers University (TRU) researchers affiliated with the Population Health and Aging Rural Research (PHARR) Centre have been awarded up to $20,000…
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…
Innovation News Network | Driving global change at Thompson Rivers University’s research centres November 21, 2024
Research at TRU propels innovation and discovery in population health, cultural preservation and environmental resilience. “At TRU, our researchers, faculty, students, and community partners work…
CFJC Today | First crop of graduates from TRU’s accelerated anesthesia assistant program set to work in local operating rooms October 22, 2024
A group of respiratory therapists are ready to set foot in the operating room as newly minted anesthesia assistants, due to a partnership between Interior…
First cohort of Interior Health clinicians graduates from TRU program October 22, 2024
KAMLOOPS – A group of respiratory therapists are ready to set foot in the operating room as newly minted anesthesia assistants, due to a partnership…
