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TRU is making a global impact

 

In its first Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Rankings submission, the university ranked among the world's top-performing institutions, including the top 10 per cent globally for Climate Action.

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Congratulations to the class of 2026!

 

The TRU Kamloops campus came alive June 9-12 as we celebrated Spring Convocation. If you missed it, relive the special moments in the TRU Newsroom.

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June is National Indigenous History Month

 

National Indigenous History Month is a time for us to acknowledge and celebrate the rich histories, diverse cultures and impactful contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada.

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Wildfire researcher maps a safer future for communities

 

As wildfires grow more intense across Canada, being prepared has never mattered more. Learn how TRU assistant professor Dr. Weiwei Wang is helping communities get ahead.

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At Thompson Rivers University, student success is our priority. We empower our students to reach their goals with on-campus and online learning options, individualized student services, hands-on learning opportunities, and a diverse, inclusive environment.

A hub for travel, Kamloops is 3.5 hours from Vancouver, and a day’s drive from Calgary, Prince George, Victoria or Seattle.

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Our size makes it easy for you to get hands-on learning that will help you through the good times and the bad.

At Thompson Rivers University, be empowered to reach your goals with many learning options. Be supported with individualized student services. Be involved through hands-on learning and research opportunities. Be welcome in our inclusive environment. Join us to discover all that you can be at TRU.

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STARS platinum ranking in sustanability
Canada's First double platinum-rated
sustainable university
AACSB awards
2022 Innovations That Inspire Splatsin-TRU Business Development Project
The Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics
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Desire 2 Learn 2018 and 2020 recipients, and
the Alan Blizzard Award in 2019
2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability
Thompson Rivers University campuses are on the ancestral lands of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops campus) and the T’exelc (Williams Lake campus) within Secwepemcúl̓ecw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc. The region TRU serves also extends into the territories of the St’át’imc, Nlaka’pamux, Nuxalk, Tŝilhqot'in, Dakelh, and Syilx peoples.
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