Alumni are the backbone of every university's legacy - not only are they powerful ambassadors but also generous donors. As a university woven into the social fabric of the communities we serve, the 51²è¹Ý (UOW) takes great pride in alumni worldwide making a global impact.
Alumni stories & profiles
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Effecting change for the greater good
From her school days to the present day, Ruby Bisson’s focus has been on creating impact to hopefully change behaviours and attitudes for the greater good.
The double degree dynamic
Joe Cincotta’s career has taken him from advertising to the frenetic pace of digital start-ups, to working with Facebook, to banks and insurance, to medicine and now helping zoos around the world care for their animals.Â
For the love of sport
Paul Smith was working at a furniture store in 51²è¹Ý when he saw an advertisement in the local newspaper that would completely change the course of his life.
Acting up
The creative arts can hold up a mirror to our society, drawing us to look deeper into who we are and what we believe. For actor, singer, dancer, and writer Sarah Furnari, it’s a potent avenue for shaping a better world.
Living the career dream
From backpack to briefcase, many of us have felt the fear of stepping into the ‘real world’ once we graduate.
Redefining a career in nursing
Naomi and Anthony took their UOW degrees in very different directions. From educating and preventing HIV in community to a role in disaster education and response with the WHO, these are two careers that redefine nursing.Â