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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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.
Tika’s journey: From Bhutan to Albury
A scholarship to study at La Trobe University’s Albury-Wodonga Campus made Tika Poudyel’s ambition to help others a reality.
7 pieces of advice from La Trobe alumni to students
La Trobe alumni share their wisdom with commencing students
La Trobe alumnus joins fight for autism research
La Trobe University graduate Pradeep Raj raised more than $6500 for La Trobe’s Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre
Rebecca Bright: Speech pathologist and tech entrepreneur
La Trobe University alumna Rebecca Bright MBE is co-founder of Therapy Box, an award-winning company specialising in communication and therapy apps for people with disabilities.
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