Thompson Rivers University is a public research university located in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. The university's name comes from the two rivers which converge in Kamloops, the North Thompson and South Thompson.
Other name: TRU
Motto: Secwepemctsín: T7ETSXEMÍNTE RE STSELXMÉM
Motto in English: "To strive ahead," indicating that the journey of learning is enduring and unremitting.
Type: Public research university
Established: October 1970
Founder: Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities