Alum’s journey from tourism to trailblazer October 31, 2025
Moving from the urban bustle of Mexico City, when Thompson Rivers University (TRU) alum Martha Márquez Ortiz (BTM ’13) first arrived in Kamloops to attend…
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Celebrating cultural heritage: Jason Johnston recognized for Indigenous tourism initiatives September 29, 2025
Jason Johnston, an assistant teaching professor in tourism management at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), has been recognized with the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal.…
Conservation and collaboration: bridging Indigenous knowledge and scholarly research September 19, 2025
In a world where conservation efforts increasingly recognize the importance of Indigenous rights and sustainable development, innovative research initiatives are crucial. Leading this important work…
TRU’s Courtney Mason receives highest honour from the Royal Society of Canada September 4, 2025
Dr. Courtney Mason, a professor and Canada Research Chair in Rural Livelihoods and Sustainable Communities at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), has been recognized by the…
Federal grants highlight excellence at TRU July 10, 2025
In an exciting boost for academic research at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), seven researchers have secured nearly $900,000 in funding, as announced by the Government…
TRU’s Bachelor of Tourism Management achieves SMART+ accreditation June 12, 2025
KAMLOOPS — Graduates of Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) Bachelor of Tourism Management program can proudly say their education meets the high standards of Tourism HR…
CFJC Today | Trio of distinguished TRU alumni recognized for health care, truth and reconciliation, medicine January 28, 2025
TRU is honouring esteemed alumni Frank Fiorenza, Annie Korver and Dr. Elspeth McDougall with Distinguished Alumni Awards for outstanding achievements and dedicated service. Read more
TRU recognizes distinguished alumni January 27, 2025
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is honouring three esteemed alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards for outstanding achievements and dedicated service in the areas of…
Education News Canada | Livable Cities, Collaborative Communities looks closer at resilience and sustainability January 23, 2025
Delegates come together to build community resilience across British Columbia and beyond at TRU's Livable Cities, Collaborative Communities conference, Feb. 20-21. "Our communities are feeling…
Castanet | TRU Wildfire programs, courses set to launch in September January 16, 2025
Three out of six approved new programs in wildfire science and communication are slated to start at TRU this fall. Proposed bachelor's degrees in wildfire…
Academica | TRU approves certificate programs, diploma in wildfire science, communication January 16, 2025
TRU’s recent approval of six programs in wildfire science and communication was noted by Academica’s Top Ten. Three of the certificates are expected to start…
CFJC Today | TRU professor receives $100,000 grant for research into parks and climate resilience December 11, 2024
Dr. Courtney Mason, professor and Canada Research Chair in Rural Livelihoods and Sustainable Communities, and a team of researchers will explore the role of parks…
Gift supports research on climate resilience December 10, 2024
KAMLOOPS – A $100,000 donation will fund new research at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) that explores the role of British Columbia’s parks in climate resilience,…
Castanet | Student-led rail jam event returns to TRU campus for second year November 18, 2024
TRU's second annual Rail Riot, held on Nov. 15, saw athletes balance down a handrail outside the old library on campus. Justin Tarasoff, a tourism management…
Castanet | Research addresses real-world challenges, improves peoples’ lives November 13, 2024
"Research, when you strip away the academic uniform, is about asking how we can make things better. At TRU, it’s not just a pursuit of…
Education News Canada | Insight Grants support varied works of TRU researchers September 18, 2024
Drs. Nancy Southin, Patrick Brouder and Sarah Moritz have received more than $163,000 through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Development Grants…
Insight Grants support varied works of TRU researchers September 17, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Three Thompson Rivers University (TRU) researchers received more than $163,000 through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Development Grants program,…
Radio NL | Sun Peaks Bike Park celebrates 25-year anniversary June 11, 2024
Alum and Sun Peaks Resort Director of Communications Christina Antoniak speaks with Radio NL about upcoming events celebrating the 25-year anniversary of the Sun Peaks…
The Wren | What’s the ‘buzz’ with native pollinators? May 21, 2024
“We do have a long history of honey bees (at TRU),” says Dr. Courtney Mason, professor and Canada Research Chair, Rural Livelihoods and Sustainable Communities.…
Radio NL | TRU inks new collaboration agreement with regional tourism group April 9, 2024
A new Memorandum of Understanding agreement between TRU and the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) has been hammered out. The agreement involves TOTA providing mentoring…
