By Kim Van Haren The TRUly Flexible approach to education at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) aims to make learning accessible and adaptable to fit students’…
Note: On March 31, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) celebrates its 20th anniversary. This is the final newsroom article in a series, with previous articles published on…
Note: With Thompson Rivers University (TRU) celebrating its 20th anniversary at the end of this month, it’s a good time to review how the university…
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…
KAMLOOPS — A grassroots initiative co-led by Thompson Rivers University (TRU) to foster the use of open-source technologies for higher education is gaining momentum with…
TRU received over $300,000 to examine if university credit can be given for 50 different micro-credentials. “Micro-credential might sound like it’s small, but it can…
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has received $321,359 for the third phase of its work creating a process to assess micro-credentials for additional credit…
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…
Inuvik resident and TRU student Danita Frost-Arey says she wants to address the stigma of substance use by creating a safe space for residents through…
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…
Historian John Belshaw joins the Witness to Yesterday podcast to discuss An Accidental History of Canada, a book covering minor historical events from the 1630s…
A group of respiratory therapists are ready to set foot in the operating room as newly minted anesthesia assistants, due to a partnership between Interior…
KAMLOOPS – A group of respiratory therapists are ready to set foot in the operating room as newly minted anesthesia assistants, due to a partnership…
Speaking with Castanet Kamloops, Gillian Balfour, provost and vice-president academic, said the university’s TRUly Flexible initiative will create a range of delivery options for courses…
Williams Lake campus faculty member Dr. Cindi Saj co-authors Finding Your Wellness, a guidebook that offers valuable insights and practical strategies for incorporating self-care into…
By Kim Van Haren The high cost of post-secondary course materials can be a barrier to student success, impacting their choice of courses, the quality…
Through a unique program at TRU, four Indigenous students are on a path to give back to their communities as much-needed water treatment operators. Read more
A multitude of lakes and waterways are a key feature of the Bulkley-Nechako around Burns Lake, BC, yet access to clean water is a perennial…
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…
