TRU celebrates Indigenous Awareness Week February 28, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Indigenous Awareness Week is back at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), honouring First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures. From March 4 to 8, TRU…
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TRU appoints respected BC educational leader as new chancellor February 23, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is delighted to announce the appointment of DeDe DeRose as the university's new chancellor, with her term commencing on…
Black History Month events delve into racial injustice February 6, 2024
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate people of African descent, recognize lived experiences of Black people and confront societal truths of anti-black…
BCcampus | 2024-2025 BCcampus Research Fellow: TRU Research Team January 29, 2024
Led by TRU researchers - Kyra Garson, Brad Harasymchuk, Alana Hoare, Yujie Jiang, Amie McLean and Anila Virani - the Exploring Students’ Sense of Belonging…
National Science Foundation | Prof. Yasmin Dean, Dean, Faculty of Education and Social Work, Thompson Rivers University, Canada visits NSF December 22, 2023
Dr. Yasmin Dean, dean of the Faculty of Education and Social Work, recently visited the National Science Foundation (NSF) in Sri Lanka and met with…
CFJC Today | TRU World wraps up 40th anniversary celebrations with new scholarships November 27, 2023
TRU World has announced the creation of new scholarships for international students. The announcement came as part of TRU World's 40th anniversary year-round celebrations. “This…
CFJC Today | TRU promotes academic partnerships with Mexican universities November 21, 2023
TRU has expanded its international academic network by signing three Memorandums of Understanding with leading universities in Mexico. “Through our global engagements, we not only…
TRU fosters collaborations with Mexican universities November 21, 2023
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is expanding its international academic relations with its latest signing of three Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with prominent Mexican…
Trail building clears a path to reconciliation October 17, 2023
From building trails to building relationships, support from Sun Peaks Resort is forging connections with Thompson Rivers University (TRU) students. Last year, Sun Peaks Resort…
Radio NL | Tina Matthew October 6, 2023
The TRU Board of Governors unanimously approved to move ahead with construction of a $22-million Indigenous Education Centre. "I am so excited with the announcement," says…
Castanet | TRU approves construction of $22M Indigenous Education Centre; will break ground in spring 2024 October 3, 2023
TRU's Board of Governors has unanimously approved to move ahead with construction of a $22-million Indigenous Education Centre. "This beautiful building will be welcoming to…
TRU board unanimously approves Indigenous Education Centre September 29, 2023
KAMLOOPS — The Board of Governors of Thompson Rivers University (TRU) unanimously approved to move ahead with construction of a $22-million Indigenous Education Centre. The…
Law grad recognized for equity and social justice September 12, 2023
TRU Law alum Cem Bicer is among the 24 graduating students from law schools across Canada to receive this year's Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella Prize…
Equity leaders share experiences at TRU series September 12, 2023
[caption id="attachment_2980211" align="alignright" width="330"] Dr. Nicole Kaniki[/caption] KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites the community to an evening of personal and professional stories from…
Castanet | Santa Claus Parade organizers prep for 2023 event with TRU World September 7, 2023
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.…
The Streete to a more understanding campus September 6, 2023
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…
Castanet | TRU exchange program returns to pre-pandemic numbers September 5, 2023
Summer students in TRU exchange program return to pre-pandemic numbers, soaking in Kamloops and region while learning language and culture. Read more
International students spend summer learning about culture August 31, 2023
KAMLOOPS — Almost 500 students from around the globe learned about culture and language at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) this summer. This is the 16th…
Kamloops This Week | View from TRU: Don't blame international students August 31, 2023
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…
Alum promotes Indigenous perspective in engineering August 29, 2023
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…
