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At TRU you’ll find many paths to learning — on-campus and online, in and out of the classroom, across programs, even around the globe—leading to careers in trades, healthcare, hospitality or technology. Welcome to hands-on learning and research in our supportive, inclusive environment.

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A new era for Thompson Rivers University

Dr. Airini formally installed as fifth president and vice-chancellor

 

In an emotion-filled ceremony recognizing culture, tradition and the future, Dr. Airini was formally installed as Thompson Rivers University’s fifth president and vice-chancellor.

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Global teachers, local classrooms

TRU's Teachers with International Teaching Qualifications (TWINQ) pilot project bridges cultures in B.C.

 

Eleven international MEd students gained hands-on experience in B.C. schools through TRU’s TWINQ pilot, helping address teacher shortages while learning Canada’s inclusive and Indigenous-informed education system.

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Celebrating TRU excellence

Baihua Chadwick earns lifetime achievement award in international education

 

Chadwick, vice president international, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions in championing global education initiatives at the 2025 B.C. Council for International Education Awards.

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Once a TRU alum, always a TRU alum

Join the brand-new TRU Alumni Network

 

Find career opportunities, engage with old friends and new alumni across the world and celebrate your achievements.

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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.

Student Services Life on Campus
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
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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