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New outdoor therapy course unites adventure and human service

New outdoor therapy course unites adventure and human service

Jan 31, 2024 / 8:30 am

Using nature as a teaching or learning tool isn’t new. Research has shown that a therapeutic application of nature and outdoor activities helps improve mental...

TRU will redirect visual arts resources to meet emerging educational needs

Jan 29, 2024 / 5:50 pm

KAMLOOPS — TRU will redirect resources to new programs — including the possibility of criminology, counselling, communications design and Indigenous studies...

Expedition to the Arctic

Expedition to the Arctic

Jan 29, 2024 / 12:27 pm

Polar microbiologist and researcher Madison Ellis (BSc ’18) is one of TRU’s seriously amazing alumni. She recently shared a snippet of her Arctic journey...

Lecture examines ag gag laws aimed at concealing animal abuse

Lecture examines ag gag laws aimed at concealing animal abuse

Jan 26, 2024 / 8:53 am

Many would agree that animals deserve to live their lives free from unnecessary pain and suffering. Because animal farms aren’t well regulated or regularly...

Teck Highland Valley Copper donates $575K toward research on ecosystem reclamation

Teck Highland Valley Copper donates $575K toward research on ecosystem reclamation

Jan 25, 2024 / 10:06 am

KAMLOOPS — Teck Highland Valley Copper is giving $575,000 to support industry-leading research on ecosystem reclamation headed by Lauchlan Fraser at Thompson...

As Pakistani election looms, the military maintains its grip on the country’s politics

As Pakistani election looms, the military maintains its grip on the country’s politics

Jan 24, 2024 / 1:37 pm

The Conversation Canada article by TRU Arts faculty member Saira Bano In the lead-up to upcoming general elections in Pakistan, the country’s Human Rights...

TRU friendship key to success in business

TRU friendship key to success in business

Jan 22, 2024 / 2:00 pm

Three Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Law alumni are better because they work and play, together. Based on a foundation of trust, their friendship provided an...

(Red) Sealing the deal on skills for Indigenous trades students

(Red) Sealing the deal on skills for Indigenous trades students

Jan 18, 2024 / 3:15 pm

After writing their Red Seal exam just before the holidays, six Indigenous carpentry students in the School of Trades and Technology at Thompson Rivers...

Third time’s the charm for TRU education student

Third time’s the charm for TRU education student

Jan 12, 2024 / 9:00 am

For as long as she can remember, Bachelor of Education student Rachel Dixon has always felt at home in the classroom — in fact, it runs in the family....

Ongoing passion lands alum among elite designers

Ongoing passion lands alum among elite designers

Jan 2, 2024 / 1:49 pm

Never stop learning. That’s the advice from Brandon Loehr, a senior civil designer, YouTube content creator and alum from TRU’s Engineer Design and...

TRU collaborates with Ukrainian partner in online webinar series

Dec 22, 2023 / 10:45 am

KAMLOOPS — Despite the ongoing war, Ukrainian secondary and post-secondary teachers and faculty members met their teaching requirements due to an online...

New Computer Engineering program opens doors to in-demand careers

New Computer Engineering program opens doors to in-demand careers

Dec 18, 2023 / 9:08 am

KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is launching a five-year Computer Engineering program to meet the growing industry demand for engineers across...

Health-care grants benefit TRU students

Health-care grants benefit TRU students

Dec 13, 2023 / 8:53 am

KAMLOOPS – Students in certain health-care programs at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) can get $2,000 to $5,000 per program year in Priority Health grants...

TRU makes top 50 research rankings

TRU makes top 50 research rankings

Dec 12, 2023 / 9:00 am

KAMLOOPS — A significant growth in sponsored research income has put Thompson Rivers University (TRU) onto Research Infosource’s Canada’s Top 50...

Changes to federal rules aim to ensure international student success

Changes to federal rules aim to ensure international student success

Dec 11, 2023 / 11:00 am

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is well-positioned to navigate federal government changes designed to ensure international students who come to Canada are...

New campaign = new opportunities for Williams Lake students

New campaign = new opportunities for Williams Lake students

Dec 11, 2023 / 8:27 am

A newly established, $1-million endowment campaign is aimed at making education more affordable for students in Williams Lake. Philanthropists Mark and Sally...

TRU collaborates with Ukrainian partner in online webinar series

TRU collaborates with Ukrainian partner in online webinar series

Dec 7, 2023 / 9:00 am

KAMLOOPS — Despite the ongoing war, Ukrainian secondary and post-secondary teachers and faculty members met their teaching requirements due to an online...

Enhanced program reinforces excellence in agricultural education

Enhanced program reinforces excellence in agricultural education

Dec 6, 2023 / 9:00 am

WILLIAMS LAKE – Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) Applied Sustainable Ranching program in Williams Lake has been renamed and revamped to better serve the...

Sustainability conference aims for solutions

Sustainability conference aims for solutions

Dec 5, 2023 / 9:26 am

KAMLOOPS – Recognized nationally and internationally for its sustainability initiatives and achievements, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites the campus...

Alum-owned business one of Canada’s fastest-growing

Alum-owned business one of Canada’s fastest-growing

Dec 4, 2023 / 10:52 am

Kris Stewart (Cariboo College ’88) wasn’t expected to go far in life — she was the first in her family to graduate high school and that’s where she...

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