From local campus action to global impact, TRU is embedding the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals into its academic mission and reporting progress each year. Together we’re moving boldly towards a sustainable future. #myTRU inside.tru.ca/2025/11/05/t...

From studying tourism to flying through the air on two wheels—congratulations to Martha Márquez Ortiz (BTM ’13) for turning her journey at TRU into a trail-blazing career as a professional mountain biker. #myTRU Read how she defied gravity and expectations: inside.tru.ca/2025/10/31/a...

How do social mission-driven organizations balance competing demands and diverse expectations? Join TRU’s Dr. Salvador Barragán on Tuesday, Nov. 18, for a public lecture examining the challenges and impact of social enterprises and non-profits. #myTRU inside.tru.ca/2025/10/30/t...

Across Canada and here at TRU, November is a time for remembrance and gratitude. President Airini invites us to reflect on the courage of veterans and the importance of honouring their service and sacrifice. Read her full message: www.tru.ca/president.ht...

TRU is celebrating international recognition for its leadership in open education, with faculty, students and collaborators named among the 2025 Open Education Global Awards for Excellence winners and finalists. Congratulations to all! #myTRU @oeglobal.bsky.social inside.tru.ca/2025/10/31/t...

B.C. Treaty Commissioner George Abbott visited TRU Law to speak with students about truth, treaties and rebuilding Indigenous-Crown relations. His message challenged future lawyers to lead with understanding, empathy and responsibility. @governmentofbc.bsky.social inside.tru.ca/2025/10/30/g...

Congratulations to TRU Master of Science in Environmental Science student Selena Carl, who has been awarded a $2,500 Stewardship Community Bursary by the Pacific Salmon Foundation for her vital work on endangered Okanagan chinook salmon. #myTRU @psfca.bsky.social inside.tru.ca/2025/10/29/t...

Scholars, policymakers and practitioners from across Canada and the Asia-Pacific strengthened ties and shared strategies for addressing emerging security threats during a major international conference hosted by TRU. #myTRU #Kamloops @robertjhanlon.bsky.social inside.tru.ca/2025/10/28/t...

TRU business professor Bruce Martin and fine arts alum Fae Lyn collaborate to share research on the rise and fall of an accessibility startup through visual storytelling. #myTRU #Kamloops inside.tru.ca/2025/10/20/a...

Researchers, Indigenous fire stewards, community leaders and agencies came together at TRU to launch a national conversation about wildfire resilience — blending science, Indigenous knowledge and community action. #myTRU #TRUWildfire @wrcc-crffc.bsky.social inside.tru.ca/2025/10/17/n...

A 10-year cultural vision for Kamloops, shaped through community collaboration and research with TRU, has earned national recognition, receiving the 2025 Creative City Impact Award in Cultural Planning at the Creative City Network of Canada Summit. #myTRU @kamloops.ca inside.tru.ca/2025/10/16/t...

Meet Selena Carl, an emerging salmon leader whose research is helping endangered Okanagan salmon survive their earliest life stages. Each year, PSF awards $2,500 bursaries to students like Selena. Learn more and apply by Oct 30: psf.ca/blog/communi...

Wildfires are reshaping B.C., and TRU researcher Dr. Geoff Fink is responding with innovation. He’s developing autonomous robotic systems to detect, map and respond to fires, backed by more than $119K in new research funding. Congratulations, Geoff! #myTRU #TRUWildfire inside.tru.ca/2025/10/10/f...

Indigenous students at TRU completing unpaid work placements will have greater financial support this fall, thanks to $200K from CEWIL Canada. The funding will provide bursaries and promote equitable access to work-integrated learning opportunities. #myTRU inside.tru.ca/2025/10/08/t...

Pride, reflection and community spirit filled the air in Kamloops as TRU celebrated its Fall 2025 graduates. Congratulations to all who crossed the stage—you’ve earned this moment! #myTRU #TRUGrad #Kamloops https://ow.ly/bUQB50Xa6xq#myTRU#TRUGrad

Seven TRU students have earned 2025 scholarships from the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation. These awards celebrate TRU’s growing role in evidence-based wildlife, habitat and conservation research. Congratulations to the award recipients! #myTRU @hctfbc.bsky.social inside.tru.ca/2025/10/06/s...

Open House may be Saturday, October 18, but the fun continues all weekend long in Kamloops! 🥾Hike some trails 🧺 Stroll through a farmers' market 🚩Enjoy crowd-free golf 🎣Visit a nearby fishing lake Register for Open House: tru.ca/openhouse #myTRU

We're kicking off the #WRCC Building Foundational Knowledge Gathering at @thompsonriversu.bsky.social today! A big step toward transforming wildfire management in Canada through collaboration, innovation & inclusion. Let’s co-create a wildfire-resilient future. 🔥🇨🇦 #BFKGathering #WildfireResilience

Wildfire experts, Indigenous leaders and researchers converge at TRU Oct. 8-9 for the Building Foundational Knowledge gathering of the Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada. Virtual attendees welcome. #myTRU @wrcc-crffc.bsky.social inside.tru.ca/2025/10/06/w...

TRU Open House is back, welcoming prospective students and community members to explore our campuses this October. Williams Lake: Oct. 15, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Kamloops: Oct. 18, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. #myTRU #Kamloops inside.tru.ca/2025/10/03/tru-open-house-welcomes-kamloops-and-williams-lake-communities

What if Kamloops’ past could come alive—steamboats, vintage cars and lost streetscapes—in one immersive year-round park? TRU master’s student Holly Siebenmorgen completed the economic study to help make the Kamloops Heritage Park a reality. #myTRU #Kamloops inside.tru.ca/2025/10/03/f...

The Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada will bring together experts from across Canada at TRU Oct. 8-9 to advance wildfire science, communications and resilience planning. If you’re interested in wildfire resilience, virtual registration is open to all. #myTRU @wrcc-crffc.bsky.social

TRU alum Ivan Hartling (BSc Honours ’14) has journeyed from Canada’s West Coast to the Big Data Institute at the University of Oxford. Driven by a passion for science, he remains grateful for his roots in B.C. #myTRU @ox.ac.uk inside.tru.ca/2025/09/25/a...

On Sept. 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we gather on the ancestral territories of Tk’emlúps and T’éxelc. Join us in honouring the resilience of Indigenous Peoples and Le Estcwicwéy̓, the missing. Read more: inside.tru.ca/2025/09/26/t... Image by Alexis Gottfriedson

Congratulations to the Knowledge Makers Program at TRU on reaching 10 years of educational excellence. This groundbreaking initiative equips Indigenous students with the skills to conduct research and publish their findings as Indigenous scholars. #myTRU www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Congratulations to TRU’s Juanita-Dawne Bacsu for being recognized by Michael Smith Health Research BC for her outstanding contributions to health research. #myTRU @healthresearchbc.bsky.social inside.tru.ca/2025/09/22/j...

TRU’s Courtney Mason is leading innovative research that recognizes the importance of Indigenous rights and sustainable development. Funding supports collaborative research with Indigenous communities in Western Canada and New Zealand. #myTRU @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca inside.tru.ca/2025/09/19/c...

Michelle Gordon (BComm ’09) isn’t the only alum using the TRU Alumni Network to make connections. The network is expanding globally, enabling connections for mentorship, job opportunities and sharing milestones, like Michelle’s inspiring story. Register today. #myTRU inside.tru.ca/2025/09/17/t...

Flexible format ✅ Career-ready skills ✅ BC learners explore TRU’s programs funded by the StrongerBC Future Skills grant! Now open for Fall 2025, choose from: - Field Safety Representative class A/B/C - Basic Drone Pilot License Training Learn more ➡️ www.tru.ca/awards/gover... Apply early!

Start now to make the most of Open House 2025! 🙌 Get parking info, directions and info on accommodations and things to do in Kamloops at: tru.ca/openhouse #myTRU

What does it mean to think like a chemist? TRU’s Jessica Allingham is leading a groundbreaking project designed to address this question by equipping students with the skills and confidence needed to participate in the field of chemistry. #myTRU @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca inside.tru.ca/2025/09/16/r...

Funding from the Mastercard Foundation’s EleV Program highlights TRU’s commitment to advancing reconciliation, educational innovation and Indigenous partnerships. #myTRU #MastercardFoundation #EleVProgram inside.tru.ca/2025/09/17/t...

TRU’s Nisha Puthiyedth has been chosen for the BCRC Beef Researcher Mentorship Program for 2025-2026. This marks the first time a TRU faculty member has joined this elite group, underscoring TRU’s innovation in research and Nisha’s leadership. #myTRU inside.tru.ca/2025/09/15/n...

Support for trades training in B.C.’s mining sector will offer students opportunities to prepare for careers across the province. TRU’s programs train Red Seal professionals, meeting the demand for skilled roles at sites like Teck Highland Valley Copper. #myTRU inside.tru.ca/2025/09/12/t...

With top marks in the 2025 Sustainable Campus Index, TRU highlights its role as a sustainability leader among Canadian and international universities. Together, we’re blazing a trail toward a greener future. #myTRU #AASHE inside.tru.ca/2025/09/09/t...

TRU has been awarded a transformative $5 million from the Mastercard Foundation’s EleV Program, recognizing the university’s innovative and impactful initiatives for Indigenous youth. #myTRU #MastercardFoundation #EleVProgram inside.tru.ca/2025/09/09/5...

Join us at TRU for the FASD Together Unconference on Sat., Sept. 27. In recognition of FASD Awareness Month, we’re bringing the community together to learn from one another, share ideas and explore local issues related to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. #myTRU #FASD inside.tru.ca/2025/09/04/f...

Congratulations to Courtney Mason on being recognized by the Royal Society of Canada for his exceptional achievements. He joins 59 newly elected Members of The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. #myTRU @src-rsc.bsky.social #COEE2025 inside.tru.ca/2025/09/04/t...

TRU’s innovative Low-Carbon District Energy System is underway, making strides toward zero-carbon goals. Crews are retrofitting buildings, and the Sustainability Powerhouse, a central hub for the system, is on the rise toward a greener future. #myTRU inside.tru.ca/2025/08/29/t...

Powered by a team that includes five TRU alumni, Sc.wén'wen Economic Development Corporation and Sc.wén'wen Land Development Corporation are a driving force for Indigenous-led growth in Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc. #myTRU #Tkemlups inside.tru.ca/2025/09/02/a...

Twenty-four grad students at TRU, including six Indigenous scholars, have been awarded over $500K in scholarships. Thanks to the BC Graduate Scholarship and CGS-M programs, these funds will boost research opportunities and academic success at TRU. #myTRU‪ inside.tru.ca/2025/08/27/e...

TRU recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31 and is dedicated to making naloxone accessible, training our community and fostering open discussions. Help end overdose: helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca/blog/interna...

The British Columbia Hockey League has teamed up with TRU to launch the Academic Readiness Program, marking a new era in academic and athletic development. #myTRU @bchlnetwork.bsky.social inside.tru.ca/2025/08/21/t...

Three of BC's top wildfire communications experts share their skills at TRU this fall, leading the Wildfire Communications and Media program. Mike, Kevin and Kayla bring years of experience navigating the toughest wildfire seasons. #myTRU #TRUWildfire #BCWildfireService inside.tru.ca/2025/08/19/w...

🚫💡Planned power outage across TRU campus this Sunday Aug. 17, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Questions? Please contact the Facilities Help Desk at 250-828-5388. Need building access during this time? Reach out to Campus Security at 250-828-5000.

🧬 New Genome BC–funded project will explore equitable access to genetic testing through community-led dialogue with an #Indigenous partner. Led by Dr. Fehr & Dr. Currie, @thompsonriversu.bsky.social, the team will co-develop culturally safe, community-guided info-sharing models. #HealthEquity

On Sat., Aug. 9, we celebrate International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. This year’s theme focuses on Indigenous Peoples and AI: Defending Rights, Shaping Futures. Let’s build a future where Indigenous knowledge and AI collaborate for the benefit of all. #myTRU www.un.org/en/observanc...

“TRU Sustainability is not just a department anymore. It’s a mindset.” - Vaibhvi Chevli, TRU’s sustainable energy and transportation specialist (co-op) Big changes are happening. Discover how TRU is learning, leading and living sustainability at: tru.ca/lcdes   #myTRU

From TRU student to CEO of Métis Nation British Columbia, Colette Trudeau’s journey is inspiring. Today, she stands out as a well-respected leader and has been recognized as one of B.C’s top 40 under 40 by Business in Vancouver. Congratulations, Colette! #myTRU inside.tru.ca/2025/07/31/t...

TRU tackles wildfire issues head-on, inviting Kamloops residents to HOT TOPIC at the Kamloops Museum and Archives until Aug 30. Craft personal maps to advance research on community fire awareness. Join us in being part of the solution. #myTRU #FireSmart #Kamloops inside.tru.ca/2025/07/29/m...