Santa Claus Parade organizers prep for the 2023 event in partnership with TRU World. This year, the parade coincides with TRU World's 40th anniversary celebrations.…
Pauline Streete has a relaxed laugh, a warm smile and a way of making everyone feel immediately welcome — great qualities for TRU’s first executive…
Summer students in TRU exchange program return to pre-pandemic numbers, soaking in Kamloops and region while learning language and culture. Read more
KAMLOOPS — Almost 500 students from around the globe learned about culture and language at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) this summer. This is the 16th…
Pinning the housing crisis on international students in Canada is misguided. TRU President Brett Fairbairn talks about what international students contribute to the community. Read…
When PhD student Danilo Caron made the decision to return to post-secondary school, he didn’t do it alone — he did it with the support…
Indigenous artist and student Shoshana Wilson has presented her art to Japanese dignitaries as part of a field course in Japan. “Knowing that they might…
Thompson Rivers University President Brett Fairbairn issued the following statement on Fri., June 30, in response to an act of violence in a gender studies…
[caption id="attachment_2979052" align="alignright" width="280"] Origin story[/caption] Art has long been an important part of Shoshana Wilson’s life. Guided by her father, well-known Haisla artist Barry…
TIANJIN, CHINA – Last week, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and Tianjin University of Technology (TUT) proudly celebrated the graduation of 79 students from TUT's School…
Starting a new chapter in life inevitably causes stress. When that new chapter involves relocating, potential stressors increase. Now imagine that journey involves travelling to…
With drive, gratitude and compassion, Cyndi McLeod brought to life the founding vision of TRU World in infrastructure, partnerships and an inspiring team culture. As…
Barry Wilson spent his youth fighting for Indigenous rights through protests and activism. Thanks to those efforts, his daughter Tara-Lynn Wilson can continue the fight…
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is looking for 60 families to host students for two to four weeks this July and August. These students…
KAMLOOPS – The three-day celebration of culture that is International Days (IDays) returns with in-person events at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), March 8 – 10.…
Women and people of colour are dramatically underrepresented in STEM fields. The fix may begin in kindergarten. In a recent lesson with a Grade 11…
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) explores further collaboration with universities in Mexico, as the university welcomed a large delegation from the state of Querétaro.…
Ramadan is a sacred month for Muslims around the world, characterized by a full month of obligatory fasting and a spiritual cleanse. When this holy…
As a community researcher, Dr. Joyce O’Mahony helps to advance community goals and science. For her multi-year study, which explores how Syrian refugee mothers access…
Long before she had the language to understand what she was witnessing, Amie McLean (UCC ’02) was deeply affected by the oppression and violence that…
