Day of Giving begins March 2 February 21, 2023
TRU is counting down to the 2023 Day of Giving. This year, the community has 48 hours to raise $48,000 in support of TRU students.…
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Respiratory Therapy alum breathes new life into equipment for RT students August 1, 2022
Respiratory Therapy alum breathes new life into equipment for RT students [caption id="attachment_2972664" align="alignright" width="277"] RT alum Wendy Marlow.[/caption] Sometimes success is a matter of…
Six reasons to keep a tidy workspace February 14, 2022
Student Marketing Assistant Hanna Conradi (she/her), collaborated with the Student Wellness Ambassador Team to share their favourite organization tips. Maintaining tidy and organized personal and…
Researchers awarded Insight Development Grants January 12, 2022
Three TRU researchers have received more than $170,000 through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Development Grants program. The program supports research…
Academica Top Ten | TRU receives funding to add 20 fast-track seats to respiratory therapist diploma program November 2, 2021
TRU has received a $320K investment that will support 20 new fast-track seats for TRU’s respiratory therapist diploma program. Read more
Radio NL | TRU adding 20 fast-track seats to respiratory therapy program with $320,000 in funding November 1, 2021
Thompson Rivers University will be adding 20 new fast-track seats to the school’s respiratory therapist diploma program, thanks to $320,000 in funding from the Ministry…
Chatelaine | Race, religion and mental health: therapy should be culturally relevant September 29, 2021
Rod McCormick, research chair and director of All My Relations Centre, discusses the need to expand our thinking when it comes to mental health. Read…
CBC Radio West | Rod McCormick talks about how the Canadian health-care system is responding to Indigenous mental-health needs July 9, 2021
Dr. Rod McCormick (Kanienkehaka) is BC Innovation Chair of Indigenous Health at Thompson Rivers University. He spoke to CBC Radio West host Sarah Penton about…
Radio NL | Campaign launched to raise $1 million in bursaries for TRU Nursing students June 8, 2021
TRU and the ICCHA Wish Fund announce a partnership to raise $1 million as bursaries for nursing students. The fund would fully funded a student's…
Consent education for the next generation June 8, 2021
Consent is an integral aspect of relationship building. Respecting boundaries, asking for permission and gaining a deeper understanding of comfort levels can undeniably benefit people's…
TRU nursing student searches for answers to Indigenous mental-wellness gaps May 7, 2021
KAMLOOPS — A Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Master of Nursing student is marking National Nursing Week with the start of her year-long funded project to…
Finding answers for Indigenous mental wellness May 7, 2021
A TRU Master of Nursing student passionate about improving mental-health services for Indigenous people has received research funding so she can create change that will…
Radio NL | Brett Mineer interviews Laurie Robinson about TRU's new medical school connection May 4, 2021
Thompson Rivers University has signed an agreement with the American University of Caribbean (AUC) School of Medicine to give TRU students direct entry into AUC’s…
Reset your life with breathwork practices April 30, 2021
Want to improve concentration, manage stress and have a more balanced life? Student Storyteller Simran Kaur was looking for meaningful techniques and solutions, so she…
Establishing a foundation of health and well-being April 15, 2021
Student Storyteller Simran Kaur discusses the challenges and solutions of balancing her wellness practices with her academic responsibilities. I don’t know about anyone else, but…
Radio NL | TRU nursing students to help with rollout of COVID-19 vaccine March 9, 2021
Nursing students from Thompson Rivers University are getting hands-on training as the BC Government rolls out its mass COVID-19 vaccination program. TRU nursing instructor Steve…
Academica | TRU, UBCO, UNBC collaborate on pandemic-related research through IURC February 22, 2021
Thompson Rivers University, the University of British Columbia Okanagan and the University of Northern British Columbia are collaborating on five research projects through the Interior…
National Observer | The burning question: How to tackle air pollution and health threats from wood stoves? January 7, 2021
TRU's Michael Mehta discusses why many rural residents’ health is at significant risk due to high levels of airborne pollutants from wood-burning stoves, both indoors…
Managing stress and anxiety November 20, 2020
Student Storyteller Shannon Cooper admits that student life can be a source of anxiety, but with the help of TRU resources and supports, she…
Coping with loneliness and homesickness October 20, 2020
In the age of remote learning and social distancing, folks might be feeling disconnected and discontented. With everyone steering clear of social gatherings, feelings of…
