Baihua Chadwick, vice-president international at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), has been awarded the International Education Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 BCCIE International Education Awards.…
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 Brandi Thring It started with a sewing needle, some brightly coloured ribbon and a willingness to learn. Secwépemc artist, entrepreneur, TRU alum and educator…
While Maple Leaf Educational Systems celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, it is also acknowledging its innovative international partnership with Thompson Rivers University (TRU) that…
Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) Knowledge Makers Program, a unique and award-winning Indigenous research network, is receiving global recognition later this week. A global edition of…
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,…
KAMLOOPS – The importance of collaboration in addressing global challenges is front and centre as the theme of this year’s IDays celebrations at Thompson Rivers…
By Marissa Dederer Stories of Coyote have been shared for generations. Soon, the trickster — an important figure in Secwépemc culture — takes a leading…
By Kim Van Haren A captivating new art installation at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is garnering lots of attention with its four striking xgwélemc (fox)…
Faculty member Tanya Manning-Lewis recently finished a volunteer stint in Accra, Ghana. Now she’s back on campus with a renewed sense of purpose and is…
TRU's recent groundbreaking on the $22 million Indigenous Education Centre (IEC) was noted by Academica's Indigenous Top Ten. TRU is one of five Canadian institutions…
By Kim Van Haren TRU's Coyote Project is a transformative Indigenization initiative that fosters a more inclusive, diverse and respectful academic environment that benefits students,…
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…
A message from TRU President Brett Fairbairn On Monday, Sept. 30, Canadians will again mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day is…
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…
By Michelle Pugle Dr. Bala Nikku, an associate professor of social work, is no stranger to climate-related disasters like wildfires. His work focuses on disaster…
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Indigenous education, culture and community will have a central hub at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) as construction begins on the new $22-million…
"Remembering the ills, errors and wrongs of the past is an important step all Canadians must take," writes President Brett Fairbairn. "Action is what is…
Students from far and wide share what they're looking forward to this semester. Story begins at 38:02.
DeDe DeRose talks about her career as an educator and her new role as TRU's chancellor. Story begins at 1:04:41.
