First cohort of Interior Health clinicians graduates from TRU program October 22, 2024
KAMLOOPS – A group of respiratory therapists are ready to set foot in the operating room as newly minted anesthesia assistants, due to a partnership…
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CFJC Today | TRU approved to install 1,000 solar panels as part of zero-carbon goal October 21, 2024
TRU is among the first university in B.C. to receive approval from BC Hydro to install more than 1,000 solar panels across campus over the…
The Conversation | The B.C. election could decide the future of the province’s species at risk laws October 18, 2024
"Canada’s current laws aren't doing enough to protect species at risk, and the time for action to make new laws or strengthen the existing ones…
President’s Circle welcomes new members October 17, 2024
By Brandi Thring Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) President’s Circle has 15 new members. The President’s Circle recognizes extraordinary contributions to the university — specifically, cumulative…
Castanet | Economic impact, benefits of TRU on region and province can’t be ignored October 9, 2024
"It’s hard to imagine community and societal growth or progress without the influence of institutions such as TRU," writes President Brett Fairbairn. Read more
Coyote Project moves Indigenization forward September 25, 2024
By Kim Van Haren TRU's Coyote Project is a transformative Indigenization initiative that fosters a more inclusive, diverse and respectful academic environment that benefits students,…
Castanet | New dedicated space for students opens at Royal Inland Hospital, hopes to boost recruitment September 24, 2024
A new dedicated space for nursing students has opened up at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in a bid to boost local recruitment. School of Nursing…
Castanet | Remembering is important but action is needed to confront wrongs of the past September 18, 2024
"Remembering the ills, errors and wrongs of the past is an important step all Canadians must take," writes President Brett Fairbairn. "Action is what is…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | Students on election September 16, 2024
Arts faculty member Dr. Terry Kading and students on campus speak with CBC's Daybreak Kamloops about the upcoming BC election and what students care about…
Castanet | 44th annual Santa Claus Parade to bring movie magic to Kamloops streets September 16, 2024
The annual Santa Claus Parade will be returning this November for its 44th year, with the aim of bringing movie magic to downtown Kamloops streets. “As…
Genome British Columbia | Soothsaying with soil: Genomics and innovative land reclamation research at the Mount Milligan Mine September 11, 2024
With co-funding from the Centerra Gold Inc’s Mount Milligan Mine and Genome British Columbia, researchers from TRU - including Professor of Biological Sciences Dr. Jonathan…
My Cariboo Now | Partnership agreement ensures TRU is a place of belonging for all Indigenous communities September 11, 2024
TRU and the Williams Lake First Nation have signed a partnership agreement to strengthen their collaborative relationship. “This signifies an especially close and lasting relationship,”…
Education News Canada | TRU number one in energy impacts in international sustainability index September 11, 2024
TRU is being recognized as a top performer in the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index. As it did in 2023, TRU scored first place again this…
Castanet | TRU's school of nursing can now hit the road with new mobile simulation lab September 10, 2024
The School of Nursing’s Mobile Simulation Lab will soon provide TRU students living in BC’s rural areas in-person clinical training in their own communities. Read more
TRU Mobile Simulation Lab takes health-care training to rural communities September 9, 2024
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) mobile health-care training unit is ready to hit the road thanks to a donation of $200,000 from TD Bank…
Castanet | TRU erects massive WolfPack flag, part of $500,000 traffic circle project September 6, 2024
A massive new flag, displaying the WolfPack logo and colours, is part of a larger art installation on campus expecting to turn TRU into a…
Quesnel Cariboo Observer | Hometown Hero: Fighting fires and finding artifacts September 5, 2024
Kirby Booker, alum and Quesnel's fire inspection and prevention officer, has worked across BC fighting fires and also worked on archeological sites. Booker was one…
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…
Castanet | TRU starts construction of ambitious energy system; major trench work ahead on campus August 30, 2024
Low-Carbon District Energy System set to reduce the university's greenhouse gas emissions by 95 per cent, equivalent to about 3,300 tons of carbon dioxide, says…
CFJC Today | Construction underway on the 35th TRU Training Home in Westsyde August 29, 2024
Work on next year’s Kamloops Y Dream Home is officially underway with the commencement of the 2025 Training House project in Westsyde. This year’s training house…
