Castanet | Convocation is a community celebration with students at centre stage June 12, 2024
"Of all the rituals we celebrate, few are enjoyed as much as convocation ceremonies," writes President Brett Fairbairn. Read more
"Of all the rituals we celebrate, few are enjoyed as much as convocation ceremonies," writes President Brett Fairbairn. Read more
"There is no doubt TRU alumni influence society in many ways, including by example. Success inspires others to pursue similar paths," writes President Brett Fairbairn. Read…
"Wildfire preparedness, from basic training to postdoctoral research, is coming to Kamloops thanks to a new partnership between Thompson Rivers University and the B.C. Wildfire…
"The Coyote Brings Food conference (held at TRU) shared the research of 16 Indigenous researchers from around the globe, offering remarkable perspectives on food security…
President Brett Fairbairn sits down with Radio NL to talk about international students, DeDe DeRose, the WolfPack Evening of Champions and more. Listen to the interview.
"There is no question the new federal rules and caps on visas will change the international education landscape," writes President Brett Fairbairn. "Some private schools…
Recent events have once again brought to our attention complex and deeply troubling issues that continue to affect us globally. The tragic loss of life…
Kamloops This Week published its final print edition on Oct. 25, 2023. In that paper, readers, including TRU President Brett Fairbairn, filled the pages with…
President Brett Fairbairn says support is available to international students as diplomatic tensions between Canada, India continue. Read more
Thompson Rivers University President Brett Fairbairn issued the following statement on Fri., June 30, in response to an act of violence in a gender studies…
The Board of Governors of Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has announced the reappointment of Dr. Brett Fairbairn as president until June 30, 2025, Marilyn McLean,…
A message from TRU President and Vice-Chancellor Brett Fairbairn Dear students, staff, and faculty, Yesterday, Williams Lake First Nation (T’exelc) held a news conference and…
This column was published in Kamloops This Week January 19, 2022. By Brett Fairbairn It was my hope, as I’m sure it was for most…
Academica's daily Top Ten shares the news of TRU and School District 73 renewing their commitment to focus on transforming education to better meet the…
On Tues., Nov. 16, TRU and School District 73 renewed a partnership they established in 2010. They agreed to pursue several key values set out…
There is power in words. Thompson Rivers University President Brett Fairbairn understood this when, in 2019, he embarked on a regional community consultation to create…
KAMLOOPS–This spring, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) honours a former university president at Spring 2021 Virtual Convocation Thursday, June 17. Dr. Alan Shaver is being recognized…