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NGV director Tony Ellwood serves his community through art
La Trobe Bendigo alumnus Tony Ellwood AM shares his vision for audiences and art, and reveals how regional experiences have influenced how he runs the NGV.
Five iconic works in La Trobe’s Art Collection – and where to find them
Esteemed gallery director Karen Quinlan shares the University’s vision for public art in a cross-campus tour of La Trobe’s Art Collection.
Five reasons to join an alumni chapter or network in 2019
Joining a chapter or network is a great way to stay connected with your fellow alumni and the wider La Trobe community. Find out what's on offer in 2019 and why you should get involved.
Gloria's scholarship gives her confidence to drive social change
To pursue a career that holds meaning and aligns with your values can be a dream come true. Thanks to a generous scholarship, La Trobe social work student Gloria can now follow her dream.
Erica's scholarship helps her inspire young learners
Before receiving a Second Chance Scholarship, Erica’s dreams of becoming a teacher had been put on hold. Now, the La Trobe teaching student is helping young learners succeed.
La Trobe Distinguished Alumni Awards
Six La Trobe University alumni honoured
Meet alumnus Ben Carroll MP, advocate for Melbourne’s north-west
Meet alumnus Ben Carroll MP, advocate for Melbourne’s north-west
Adelaide on-screen: alumna Sophie Hyde directs a short series
Australian director and La Trobe alumna, Sophie Hyde, talks about her new ABC iview series and why home towns are more lovable once you’ve left them.
How photographer Rohan Hutchinson captured the Arctic in an art book
Visual arts alumnus Rohan Hutchinson reflects on his time at La Trobe, the rise of art book fairs and what it’s like to shoot in the Arctic.
Why you should embrace career twists and turns, according to an Australian children’s TV pioneer
Dr Patricia Edgar AM, La Trobe University alumna and Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, shares how a world-leading career in children’s television and media took her in unexpected and surprising directions.
Answer a student’s call this September
Our telethon program is your chance to reconnect with La Trobe.
How to lead 54 scientists to crack the koala’s genetic code
Join La Trobe alumna Professor Rebecca Johnson on her journey from PhD to Chief Scientist at the Australian Museum.
How a scholarship led Chevy to teach with compassion
Meet a La Trobe teaching alumnus who overcame homelessness to build an inspiring education career.
Keeping La Trobe in the family
For the Coles, attending La Trobe University is a family affair.
Tim Dunlop on teamwork, engineering and how to build regional Australia
Alumnus Tim Dunlop is a civil engineer with a regional purpose.
La Trobe nursing graduates in high demand in Mildura
For nursing graduate Tirzah Janssen, studying locally at La Trobe’s Mildura Campus came with an array of benefits.
Rural health ambassador Dr Amanda Kenny on regional connections
Alumnus Amanda Kenny’s story is a classic case of hard work meets opportunity.
Building a football career on and off the field
La Trobe University physiotherapy graduate Kerryn Harrington is carving out a multi-faceted career in football.
Dr Hannah MacDougall on training the body and mind
La Trobe alumna Dr Hannah Macdougall is blurring the lines between sport and academia.
Scholarship sparks academic career
The gift of a scholarship can benefit students for years to come.
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