Alum stacks up recognition with scaffolding business June 3, 2024
By Brandi Thring TRU alum Nyden Iron-Nighttraveller (BCom ’20) has been recognized by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (recently rebranded as Canadian Council for…
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Education News Canada | Meeting their match: event links researchers and students February 29, 2024
More than 70 students discovered research opportunities and connected with faculty members at the inaugural research mentor matchmaking event, Strike The Match. "It is great…
Meeting their match: event links researchers and students February 26, 2024
It's like speed dating or speed friending, but for research. More than 70 Thompson Rivers University (TRU) students discovered research opportunities and connected with faculty…
Distinguished alumni recognized November 17, 2023
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is honouring five esteemed alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards for outstanding achievement, leadership and public service. Honouring exceptional graduates has been…
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…
Peer-Mentoring Program for ECEs in BC | Opportunity to connect October 16, 2023
Headed by Associate Professor Dr. Laura Doan, in partnership with the Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC), the Peer-Mentoring Program recognizes how both new and…
Student supports accelerate their climb to success September 27, 2023
A rugged landscape, varied terrain and endless kilometres of adventure await outdoor enthusiasts living in and visiting the Kamloops area. Having the desire to explore…
Business research taps power of people with disabilities March 24, 2023
In 2004, Selali Tettevi left her home country of Ghana to further her education and start a nursing career in Canada. Four years later, her…
From paddling to powder in pursuit of adventure December 13, 2022
Embracing her place within the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc people while pursuing a life of adventure is central to who 20-year-old Thompson Rivers University (TRU) student…
ShredLoops hits the trail running October 24, 2022
[caption id="attachment_2974153" align="alignright" width="393"] Using drone technology, TRU student and professional photographer Riley Schutz captured footage of riders making their way down the trails.[/caption] If…
Building community through CLC July 10, 2022
A TRU alum with a drive to improve access to justice is the supervising lawyer at the TRU Community Legal Clinic (CLC). Kelly Melnyk joined…
How to survive and thrive in group projects March 29, 2022
WorkStudy student Robin Arundel and Student Storyteller Dea DiGiovanni have always dreaded group projects, but in their quest to survive, they found ways to thrive.…
2,000th client file for TRU Community Legal Clinic February 25, 2022
The Thompson Rivers University Community Legal Clinic (TRU CLC) is the first student-staffed free legal clinic in the BC Interior. The students work under the…
Inaugural Law alum on defining success February 25, 2022
Chrystie Stewart (BA ’12; JD ’14) appeared in the Federal Court, British Columbia Supreme Court, Provincial Court, BC Human Rights Tribunal, and the Civil Resolution…
Why mentorship matters November 2, 2021
Lauren Keller is a new-to-TRU storyteller and will be reporting on her orientation and transition experience throughout the upcoming year. Once you've signed up with…
Indigenous student mentors reflect on leadership roles April 12, 2021
When it comes to navigating student life, a mentor can give you the scoop on supports, services and skill sets to ensure a more successful…
Arts grad finds path through research January 4, 2021
Teacher, nurse, accountant, journalist—these are just some of the more typically sought-after career paths of university students. However, Bachelor of Arts (BA) grad Luke Kernan…
Bearing witness over School of Nursing mentorship event January 22, 2020
The School of Nursing's first annual peer mentorship event brought together students and faculty members from all four years of the Bachelor of Science in…
Radio CHNL | Spaces in Education for Indigenous students July 16, 2019
Roxane Letterlough spoke to CHNL's Howie Reimer about the 16 spaces in the Bachelor of Education program dedicated for Indigenous students who aspire to become…
TRU expands Bachelor of Education to support future Indigenous teachers July 15, 2019
KAMLOOPS–Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is expanding its Bachelor of Education program by 16 seats in September to help address a shortage of Indigenous teachers in…
