Peer mentor of the month celebrated for excellence September 19, 2025
Upon learning she’d won September’s Peer Mentor of the Month Award, Daniela Pineda, a fourth-year international business student and Orientation and Transitions (O&T) mentor at…
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Mapping local knowledge: TRU students guide fire awareness exhibition July 29, 2025
Communities across B.C. are increasingly confronted with the challenges from wildfires, highlighting the pressing need for proactive engagement and education. In response to this need,…
MEd pilot connects international teachers to B.C. classrooms July 4, 2025
What can internationally trained teachers learn from time spent in a Canadian classroom? As it turns out—a lot more than they expected. Eleven Master of…
Baihua Chadwick honoured with lifetime achievement award in international education June 24, 2025
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.…
TRU president-elect joins convocations in China signaling new era of global engagement June 18, 2025
TRU’s incoming president, Dr. Airini, marked her first official overseas visit by attending convocation ceremonies in China, celebrating the graduation of students from TRU's long-standing…
TRU strengthens global partnerships through premier’s trade mission to Asia June 6, 2025
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is strengthening international partnerships and expanding opportunities for students and faculty through participation in British Columbia’s international trade mission to Asia.…
A legacy of collaboration: TRU and Maple Leaf May 26, 2025
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…
TRU deepens collaborations with Mexico through international education initiatives March 14, 2025
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is strengthening its connections with Mexico and Latin America through its membership in the Canada and Latin America Research & Exchange…
TRU unveils 10-year Strategic Internationalization Plan March 11, 2025
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is taking a bold step forward with the launch of its 10-year Strategic Internationalization Plan (SIP) — a vision…
From Mumbai to Inuvik: A tale of discovery March 3, 2025
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,…
TRU invites all to IDays 2025 to celebrate culture and connection February 20, 2025
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…
Academica | Looking deeper at the international student experience: Study February 4, 2025
In a recent article for The Conversation, faculty member Dr. Ted Howe and international graduate student research assistants Surbhi Sagar and Athira Pushpamgathan discuss the findings…
Faculty member studies lived experiences of international students January 31, 2025
This article was recently published by The Conversation Canada. Co-authored by Ted Howe, professor, school of education, Surbhi Sagar and Athira Pushpamgathan, international graduate student research assistants…
The Conversation | International students’ housing challenges call for policy action January 31, 2025
School of Education faculty member Dr. Ted Howe leads an ongoing longitudinal research study that sheds light on the lived experiences of international students. Read more
Castanet | TRU’s strong history points to a stronger future January 8, 2025
"...as we look back on the vision that built TRU and the progress we’ve made, we can also look ahead with confidence because nothing is…
Castanet | Economic impact, benefits of TRU on region and province can’t be ignored October 9, 2024
"It’s hard to imagine community and societal growth or progress without the influence of institutions such as TRU," writes President Brett Fairbairn. Read more
Education News Canada | Celebrating 19 years of international collaboration September 27, 2024
In almost two decades, the partnership between TRU and the Continental Institute for International Studies (CIIS) has seen almost 300 international students travel overseas to…
Celebrating 19 years of international collaboration September 24, 2024
In almost two decades, the partnership between Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and the Continental Institute for International Studies (CIIS) has seen almost 300 international students…
Proposed Guaranteed Tuition Model to provide financial certainty for international students September 11, 2024
A proposed Guaranteed Tuition Model will give financial certainty to international students for the full length of their studies up to five years. Information about…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU school return September 10, 2024
Students from far and wide share what they're looking forward to this semester. Story begins at 38:02.
