TRU makes education more accessible and inclusive September 4, 2024
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…
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Burns Lake Lakes District News | Northwest B.C. First Nations students chosen for water treatment program August 29, 2024
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
Online water program an opportunity to support community August 13, 2024
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…
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…
The Williams Lake Tribune | OUR HOMETOWN: Indigenous identity of Loretta Jeff flourishes May 16, 2024
If Indigenous policy is being discussed, it is likely School of Social Work and Human Service student Loretta Jeff-Combs is at the table. Read more
First Nations Information Governance Centre | Meet the 2023 recipients of the FNIGC Student Bursary May 15, 2024
Bachelor of Health Science student Kelsa Carmen is the recipient of the First Nations Information Governance Centre Student Bursary, which recognizes outstanding First Nations college…
Education Technology Insights | Asynchronous advantage: Flexible learning options while maintaining student engagement May 14, 2024
Matt Dyck, associate director of Student Engagement and Experience, Open Learning, discusses the advantages of asynchronous education, writing: "At its core, asynchronous education flips the…
Education News Canada | Alum advocates for mental health awareness May 3, 2024
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
Alum advocates for mental health awareness April 29, 2024
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…
Education News Canada | Open Learning awards fuel student success February 20, 2024
Calgary's Amanda Speers and Mark Garlough of Tsawwassen arrived at TRU from different places for different reasons, but their stories share a common element: TRU…
Open Learning awards fuel student success February 14, 2024
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…
University Affairs | TRU’s revamped veterinary technology program receives national accreditation January 12, 2024
Students graduating from the Veterinary Technology Diploma program can now say they meet Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) standards. The program received national accreditation after…
Radio NL | TRU collaborates with Ukrainian partner in online webinar series December 19, 2023
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…
CFJC Today | Up to $5,000 in student grants for select health-care programs at TRU December 13, 2023
TRU students in Kamloops, Williams Lake or through Open Learning, who pursue select health-care programs are eligible for Priority Health grants of up to $5,000…
Health-care grants benefit TRU students December 13, 2023
KAMLOOPS – Students in certain health-care programs at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) can get $2,000 to $5,000 per program year in Priority Health grants toward…
Sun Peaks Independent News | Top Canadian snowboarder Katie Brayer invited to World Cup events November 16, 2023
Ranked fourth in Canada for Women’s Slopestyle and forty-first in the world for Slopestyle after just three years in competition, Katie Brayer’s life is devoted…
CFJC Today | The good, the bad and the unknown: how Kamloops schools are approaching AI in classrooms October 18, 2023
Dr. Brenna Clarke Gray, co-ordinator of educational technologies on the Learning Technology and Innovation team at TRU, says faculty are teaching students to recognize the benefits and…
Academica | USask BSN, TRU veterinary programs receive accreditation October 6, 2023
The Veterinary Technology Diploma program is now accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. “We’re thrilled,” says Heather Shannon, program chair and associate teaching professor, adding this…
Veterinary Technology program receives national accreditation September 29, 2023
By Kim Van Haren Faculty, staff and students of the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Veterinary Technology Diploma program are letting some big news sink in.…
She got this! Brenna Clarke Gray is one to follow August 9, 2023
By Kim Van Haren Thompson Rivers University (TRU) faculty member Brenna Clarke Gray is a positive voice for technology, especially in higher education. A proactive…
