Celebrating our supporters
Thank you to each and every person who donates to La Trobe - your gifts help us to Make the Difference.
Recognising the generosity of our supporters is important to us. Read inspiring stories about donors and the change they are supporting below, as well as stories about some of our influential alumni.
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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.
8 research breakthroughs from La Trobe
La Trobe University's world-class research is changing lives.
Scholarship helps Sara give back
For La Trobe University student Sara, a scholarship allowed her to continue contributing to her local community.
Top award for La Trobe podiatry graduate
Emily Luke puts best foot forward
Share your graduation photos with our alumni eagle
Welcome to the La Trobe alumni community! Share your graduation photos on social media using #latrobealumni for your chance to win some great prizes.
Share your graduation photos with our alumni eagle!
Welcome to the La Trobe alumni community! Share your graduation photos on social media using #latrobealumni for your chance to win some great prizes.
Research gift helps La Trobe ease transition to parenthood
A major philanthropic gift has helped La Trobe researchers unlock solutions to the challenges of modern parenting.
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