Academica | TRU, CCCJ sign credit transfer agreement April 8, 2021
Thompson Rivers University has signed an agreement with the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) that will allow CCCJ students to transfer their credits…
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CFJC Today | Sisters of Saint Ann donate $150,000 for TRU Indigenous nursing initiatives March 26, 2021
The Sisters of St. Ann contributed $150,000 toward TRU's Limitless campaign, pushing it ever closer to the $50-million goal. Read more
BC Business | Micro-credentials are catching on at B.C. universities and colleges March 26, 2021
TRU's international micro-credentials through Open Learning are highlighted in this article from BC Business's education guide. Read more
Radio NL | Morning News - Brian Daly - TRU Limitless March 16, 2021
TRU's Limitless campaign to raise $50 million for student support, research and infrastructure is closing in on its goal. Hear the interview
Academica | CA provides $4.8M in EDI grants to 12 post-secondary institutions March 15, 2021
TRU is among 12 institutions across Canada to receive funds to promote equity, diversity and inclusion. Read more
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Announcement regarding return to campus is positive news for TRU March 9, 2021
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is thrilled by the announcement from BC’s Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry that we are able to welcome…
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Thompson Rivers University receives $850,000 federal grant for genomics research March 3, 2021
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University is excited to receive a $850,000 grant from the federal government through the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) that will…
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Limitless campaign surpasses $48 million February 19, 2021
TRU’s Limitless fundraising campaign has now exceeded $48 million, despite a year of hardship for many. Generous donor support has brought the campaign to the…
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Province partners with Interior universities on COVID-19 research February 18, 2021
KAMLOOPS — The BC Ministry of Health is investing in BC Interior research universities to understand the harmful effects of COVID-19 and mitigate its impact…
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TRU, City, Mitacs launch Researcher-in-Residence program February 5, 2021
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Cheryl Gladu as the new Researcher-in-Residence…
Kamloops This Week | Guest view: Arriving in a pandemic January 4, 2021
TRU's new vice-president of university relations recounts his relocation from Winnipeg to Kamloops as the pandemic put cities in lockdown and the university shifted to…
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Genome BC funds groundbreaking research December 8, 2020
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University faculty members Drs. Lauchlan Fraser and Jonathan Van Hamme are leading novel research to enable more precise measurements of soil…
Academica | TRU announces opening of Wells Gray Education and Research Centre November 17, 2020
Academica shares the news about the new Wells Gray Education and Research Centre that was made possible by numerous donations. Read more
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TRU Day of Giving keeps going to fill needs October 28, 2020
KAMLOOPS–It takes more than COVID-19 to cancel Thompson Rivers University’s annual Day of Giving that raises funds to support students to achieve their dreams. This…
CBC As It Happens | Wednesday edition, Oct. 14 — TRU honorary doctorate to Temple Grandin October 15, 2020
As It Happens aired a portion of an interview by CBC Kelowna's Brady Strachan with Dr. Temple Grandin, who is TRU's Fall Convocation 2020 honorary…
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Temple Grandin receives TRU honorary doctorate October 9, 2020
KAMLOOPS–Author, animal behaviour consultant, university professor, trailblazer. Temple Grandin has changed the world’s perception of what people with autism can achieve. For her far-reaching and…
Academica | TRU, Kamloops renew MOU focused on rebuilding region October 9, 2020
Thompson Rivers University and the City of Kamloops have renewed a MOU that will help rebuild the region following the impacts of COVID-19. Read more
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TRU and City of Kamloops renew memorandum of understanding October 7, 2020
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) have renewed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) first signed on August 23, 2018, with…
Academica | TRU, ULaval, UCalgary, SFU, Ontario Tech listed among top Cool Schools for sustainability initiatives October 1, 2020
Academica Top 10 notes that Thompson Rivers University was the highest ranked Canadian institution for the Sierra Club's annual Coolest Schools listings. Read more
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TRU receives unexpected $350K donation September 29, 2020
KAMLOOPS– Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has received a donation of $350,000 after a Lillooet man left his estate to the university foundation. James Bain of…
