TRU students build skills beyond the classroom November 1, 2024
By Kim Van Haren Bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world skills is a vital part of the university experience. Through career development programs,…
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UN Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth
MBA grad lands dream job supporting Indigenous communities October 11, 2024
Success — do we measure it by the ranks we climb, the dollars we make, the fame we enjoy? Or, do we measure it by…
TRU’s regional economic impact surpasses $885 million October 4, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is a significant economic driver for the B.C. Interior, injecting $2.2 billion into the provincial economy and $885.2 million…
TRU students explore culture and security on study tour of China September 20, 2024
KAMLOOPS — "It was life-changing. We kept saying we ran out of adjectives to describe this trip. Seeing things in context informs a reality that's…
Alumni Q&A: Drone filming from Alaska to the Middle East September 3, 2024
By Brandi Thring TRU alum Raphael Boudreault-Simard (Adventure Guide diploma ’14) is the owner of Flow Motion Aerials, an international aerial film company. His work…
TRU strengthens ties with Vietnam through partnership August 27, 2024
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) marked another significant step in its partnership with the University of Finance Marketing (UFM) by hosting a high-profile delegation from the…
Grant prepares TRU students for rewarding careers August 19, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) students will be able to access a grant this fall and winter from the BC government for the skills…
The immigrant dilemma: Exploring the pros and cons of Canada’s mentoring programs June 26, 2024
By Elise Fenwick Luck. It’s what immigrants must often rely on to succeed professionally in Canada. Stacked CVs and years of experience don’t necessarily propel…
Achieving dreams close to home: TRU Lillooet expands June 5, 2024
New programming, new technology and new opportunities closer to home. That’s what’s fresh for the community in and around TRU’s recently revitalized and expanded Lillooet…
TRU fast tracks Williams Lake early childhood program to meet demand May 2, 2024
WILLIAMS LAKE – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has created an Early Childhood Education program specifically to meet a labour shortage in Williams Lake and area.…
Registrations open for workplace investigations conference April 25, 2024
KAMLOOPS — Employers, practitioners, employment lawyers, government officials, academics and human resource professionals are invited to a two-day conference on workplace investigations. The Workplace Investigations…
First class of MN-NP candidates supported with donor funds April 24, 2024
By Brandi Thring Along with dedicated faculty and support staff, ambitious students and generous donors have made the first year of TRU’s Master of Nursing-Nurse…
Award-winning instructor learns from those around her April 8, 2024
By Kim Van Haren Saskia Stinson makes a difference in others’ lives, every day. Whether it’s teaching and supporting students in the Education and Skill…
