Thompson Rivers University Employee Directory
Higher EducationBritish Columbia, Canada1001-5000 Employees
Thompson Rivers University, a large higher education institution in Kamloops, British Columbia, traces its origins to 1970. It offers a broad range of programs across academics, trades, certificates and degrees, with more than 140 on-campus programs and over 60 Open Learning options. Students engage in co-op terms, study abroad, undergraduate research, field schools and practicums, guided by accessible faculty who support mentorship and practical application of learning. The university emphasizes an open, flexible learning environment designed to support research, creation and innovation. In May 2026, TRU announced that Dr. Soodeh Saberian was named Canada Research Chair in Economics of Climate Change, Disasters and Inequality. TRU has gained international recognition for work-integrated learning efforts, with faculty and students receiving awards at the World Association for Cooperative Education symposium in Auckland in April 2026.