Celebrating our supporters
Thank you to each and every person who donates to La Trobe – your gifts help us to Make the Difference.
To all our generous supporters: please watch our thank you video to hear students’ messages of gratitude and discover the impact you’ve had on their lives.
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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Regional innovation powering the nation
Upcoming lecture to inspire new generation of regional innovation
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La Trobe Law School's first graduates return to campus
The inaugural class of the La Trobe Law School recently returned to campus for a morning tea and tour of the Bundoora campus with Dean, Professor Fiona Kelly.
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Solving social work skill shortages
Degree-qualified social workers could solve “dire” workforce shortages.
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How Kalon’s legacy is opening doors to support autistic students to thrive
Discover how a generous gift left by Kalon Salter is bringing together educators and allied health professionals to help students thrive.
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Empowering alumni leaders championing women’s healthcare needs
Discover six of our empowering leaders championing women’s healthcare needs, and find out how their work is changing the world for the better.
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How our assistance dogs are graduating with full marks
Meet the innovative team working with the Dogs for Life program to provide assistance dogs to veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and people with disabilities
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Meet an alum unravelling the secrets of Artificial Intelligence
Meet Trang Phan and discover her journey to studying a Master of Artificial Intelligence at La Trobe University
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Portrait of an Art Therapist
Xiang Li explains how her combined love for helping others, and desire to create art, led to her career as an Art Therapist.
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Move over Indiana Jones… Meet the real-life archaeologists of La Trobe!
Move over Indiana Jones! Meet three real-world archaeologists who studied at La Trobe. Follow their journeys to the excavation site and discover what makes archaeology continue to be so important.
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La Trobe Law School alumni give back through student prizes
The La Trobe Law School recently held their inaugural prize ceremony.
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That’s a wrap: La Trobe grad season comes to an end
La Trobe just wrapped up a marathon two month long graduation season, involving more than 2100 graduates across 14 ceremonies.
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Build a brighter future for students facing hardship
A scholarship showed Biomedical Science student Tara that she deserved her education and could achieve her goals.
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La Trobe "Aggies" cultivate connections at AgriBio
Our 'Aggie' alumni returned to campus for a special tour of the AgriBio facilities, and panel discussion with experts in the Agricultural Sciences.
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Changemakers, caregivers, and community leaders
Celebrate International Nurses Day by meeting three exceptional alumni nurses and honouring their careers in leadership, compassion, and service.
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Fencing, scholarships, and dogs: alumni highlights from Bendigo's 150 years of tertiary education procession
Re-experience La Trobe University and Bendigo TAFE's academic procession honouring 150 years of tertiary education in Bendigo.
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La Trobe Law School celebrates 30 years with our alumni
More than 200 alumni gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of La Trobe University Law School.
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Advice for aspiring writers from La Trobe’s alumni authors
La Trobe's experienced authors share their top five tips for advancing your craft and making writing your career.
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Reclaiming, Renaming, Respect: The 12th annual Alumni & Friends celebration
Alumni gathered to celebrate the 12th annual Alumni and Friends evening at The Bouverie Centre with this year's theme of Reclaiming, Renaming, Respect: Celebrating the future with wisdom from our First Nations people.
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La Trobe celebrates newest Distinguished Alumni
The youngest First Nations woman elected in Federal Parliament, a philanthropic investment founder and an anti-violence campaigner are among eight exceptional La Trobe alumni to receive top honours this year.
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3 memory tips from The Memory Whisperer
3 simple tips to improving your memory with Dr Lynne Kelly AM, The Memory Whisperer.
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Vice-Chancellor's 2022 message to alumni
La Trobe University's Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor John Dewar AO, wraps up 2022’s highlights both on campus and across our community, and thanks you for your ongoing enthusiasm and support.
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The mutual benefits of mentorship
Future graduates and professional alumni can both benefit from participating in a mentorship program and what they learn can manifest into real-world accomplishments and employment advantages.
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Reconnected: Early Years cohort returns to campus for a special reunion
La Trobe's earliest alumni returned to the Bundoora campus for a special in-person reunion to reminisce and reconnect over their time at the University.
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Alumni gift ideas for the holiday season
Did you know that many of our alumni are business owners? Discover several of them and find unique gift ideas for everyone on your list this festive season.
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Put a regional student on a path to success
La Trobe’s Pathway Program gave regional student Inderpreet the support and skills she needed to pave her path to university. Today, she’s on her way to a medical career.
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Celebrating 25 years of the Rae Alexander Lecture
As we celebrate 25 years of the Rae Alexander Lecture, members of the La Trobe Art History Chapter share their memories of their favourite lectures.
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Outstanding Occupational Therapists who studied at La Trobe
Meet 4 of La Trobe's world-class OTs as they reflect on the impact of their careers.
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3 must-see Chinese artworks from La Trobe’s Geoff Raby Collection
Step inside the Geoff Raby Collection with Bala Starr, Director of La Trobe Art Institute, to discover brilliant work by contemporary Chinese artists.
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How to ace your online interview
Our alumni experts share their advice on how to nail your next virtual interview.
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Rain doesn't dampen our graduates' spirits
Meet the Class of 2022!