Kamloops This Week | Down Syndrome Week begins on Oct. 22 October 16, 2023
The brother of a TRU student credits family and support workers for informing him about the joys and challenges of having a sibling with Down…
Tag: student success, Page 8
The Williams Lake Tribune | Community shows support for TRU Williams Lake at fundraising gala October 16, 2023
Almost 200 guests gathered for the TRU Gala in Williams Lake recently, helping raise more than $33,000. "After a four-year hiatus it is nice to…
Featured, Giving, Sustainability, Williams Lake
Lightbulb moment leads family to sustainable ranching October 11, 2023
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) student Kelly Davison spent her childhood feeling “less than.” Living in foster care for several years, she says her foster mother…
Featured, Giving
Why does philanthropy matter at a university? October 4, 2023
TRU student Grace Clemont said receiving the Dr. Joan Sherman Weir Memorial Scholarship was life changing. Hers is just one of many stories featured in…
Faculty of Law
Law students bring home Hooplaw victory October 3, 2023
Building on its successful showing at the 2022 Hooplaw event, TRU Law brought home the championship in this year's competition. Established in 1995, Hooplaw is…
Mitacs Canada | What does inclusive innovation look like? September 29, 2023
What does inclusive innovation look like? Master of Business Administration student and Mitacs intern Selali Tettevi and Dr. Bruce Martin, from the Bob Gaglardi School…
The Williams Lake Tribune | TRU in Williams Lake Women in Trades students well underway September 28, 2023
Students in the Women in Trades Training program at the Williams Lake campus are trying different trades without having to commit to one field. "This…
Alumni, Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism, Featured, Giving
Student supports accelerate their climb to success September 27, 2023
A rugged landscape, varied terrain and endless kilometres of adventure await outdoor enthusiasts living in and visiting the Kamloops area. Having the desire to explore…
Faculty of Student Development
Pinpointing your professional pathway September 22, 2023
Student storyteller Taryn Walter is in her fourth year of the Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in marketing. She has completed two…
100 Mile Free Press | Casual Country: Trades at TRU Williams Lake continue to take off September 18, 2023
Several programs are offered at the Williams Lake campus, including nursing, a health care assistant program and trades. "Trades are in huge demand," says Alison…
Featured, Indigenous Education, Research and Graduate Studies
Knowledge Makers shares Indigenous approach to research worldwide September 15, 2023
By Kim Van Haren The Knowledge Makers program has expanded its reach from Kamloops to around the globe, since it first inspired Indigenous students to…
Faculty of Student Development
Pre-graduation checklist: How to navigate your final year September 14, 2023
Approaching graduation, convocation, and the end of student life can be exciting but also potentially overwhelming. Follow this checklist throughout the year for a smoother…
Veterinarians Without Borders | True North Calling: Alison Buckland's journey to becoming a vet tech September 14, 2023
Veterinary Technology student and award recipient Alison Buckland looks forward to using her skills back at home in Yellowknife. Read more
Faculty of Law
Law grad recognized for equity and social justice September 12, 2023
TRU Law alum Cem Bicer is among the 24 graduating students from law schools across Canada to receive this year's Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella Prize…
CFJC Today | TRU receives $300k from Scotiabank to support first-year business students September 11, 2023
TRU has received $300,000 support from Scotiabank for the next three years. “First-year students have a lot of questions and sometimes run into situations where…
Alumni, Faculty of Science, Featured, Indigenous Education, WolfPack
Alum promotes Indigenous perspective in engineering August 29, 2023
When PhD student Danilo Caron made the decision to return to post-secondary school, he didn’t do it alone — he did it with the support…
Alumni, Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics, Featured
Becoming the best through connections August 14, 2023
TRU Gaglardi alum Adil Hosenbocus has made a name for himself over the past 15 years as a chartered professional accountant. When it comes to…
My Cariboo Now | StrongerBC future skills grant available now for TRU Open Learning programs August 2, 2023
The StrongerBC future skills grant program is now available to students 19 and older pursuing eligible Open Learning programs. "We are excited about this amazing…
CBC Kamloops | High-achievers at TRU summer camp July 26, 2023
Earlier this month, TRU welcomed 48 Grade 10 and 11 students to its Kamloops campus to participate in the first Shad program at the university, led…
Featured, News releases, Open Learning
TRU students benefit from future skills grant July 26, 2023
KAMLOOPS – A new grant from the BC government will give Thompson Rivers University (TRU) students the skills and opportunities they need for in-demand careers…
