TRU embraces open resources and tech for student success February 28, 2025
By Kim Van Haren In a bold move to transform how higher education is delivered, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is leading the TRUly Flexible initiative…
By Kim Van Haren In a bold move to transform how higher education is delivered, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is leading the TRUly Flexible initiative…
TRU has launched TRUly Flexible, an initiative to blend online and campus-based learning options in new ways. “TRUly Flexible envisions a new kind of accessibility,…
KAMLOOPS – TRUly flexible learning requires more than traditional classroom or online delivery methods. With that in mind, Thompson Rivers University (TRU), which has been…
By Marissa Dederer More than 500 online courses are available through Thompson Rivers University (TRU)’s Open Learning department. Each course is crafted with care, and just…
KAMLOOPS – A group of respiratory therapists are ready to set foot in the operating room as newly minted anesthesia assistants, due to a partnership…
The extension of high-speed internet to underserved communities in the Cariboo means students will have greater access to post-secondary education and training. Over $37 million…
Bachelor of Technology student Raymond Belec enjoyed a second-place finish after competing at the annual SailBot International Robotic Sailing Regatta. "I’m really proud of my…
Bachelor of Technology student Raymond Belec and his hand-made, two-metre-long boat are set to compete at the 16th annual International Robotics Sailing Regatta. Read more
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…
Hope. Perseverance. Self-forgiveness. These are key messages alum Liz Wood (BCom ’19) wants to impart to anyone struggling with their mental health. Read more
By Brandi Thring Hope. Perseverance. Self-forgiveness. These are key messages TRU alum Liz Wood (BCom ’19) wants to impart to anyone struggling with their mental…
By Brandi Thring Calgary’s Amanda Speers and Mark Garlough of Tsawwassen arrived at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) from different places for different reasons, but their…
Ukrainian secondary and post-secondary teachers and faculty members met their teaching requirements due to a TRU-hosted webinar series. Vice-President International Baihua Chadwick provides insight. Listen to…
Despite the ongoing war with Russia, Ukrainian secondary and post-secondary teachers and faculty members met their teaching requirements thanks in part to an online webinar…
KAMLOOPS — Despite the ongoing war, Ukrainian secondary and post-secondary teachers and faculty members met their teaching requirements due to an online webinar series hosted…
"AI is big for us in a university education system," says Rita Hodge, manager, IT Client Services. "How can we use AI? What kind of…
Diony Duraes Santos (MBA ’19) is an accomplished engineer who has worked in seven countries, is fluent in four languages and holds two master’s degrees,…
Periodically, Alexandria Vagar sets aside her work in her Vancouver KPMG office and opens Zoom to attend classes for her Master in Environmental Economics and…
Richmond resident John Marasigan has been named the recipient of this year’s Teaching Excellence Award from Open Learning at Thompson Rivers University. He teaches online…
https://youtu.be/9wywspTrz2k When schools closed across the country last spring and classes abruptly transitioned to virtual learning, the TRU Open Learning (TRU-OL) team was well positioned…