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Alumni stories & profiles

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 ¾«¶«´«Ã½ of ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (UOW) takes great pride in alumni worldwide making a global impact.

Articles

How a graduate nurse achieved her dreams

UOW Bega student never imagined that she could attend, let alone graduate from, university.

The accident that nearly ended Sarah Carli’s Olympic dream

During a routine training session at the gym, Sarah Carli faced a life-threatening injury. After emergency surgery, she was told she couldn’t exercise for five months. Competing in the Tokyo Olympics five months later seemed impossible.

Beyond the breakers

With its stunning beaches and surf breaks, the Illawarra is renowned for producing talented professional surfers. But for every young athlete that makes it on the competition circuit, countless others don’t – so it’s crucial to prepare for alternate futures.

Community, connections and giving back

For some, graduating from the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ of ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (UOW) means leaving an era of study and late nights behind, but for others, maintaining a connection with their alma mater has proven invaluable.

Educating politics

The best intentions on entering politics often get swallowed up in the game. But for Jihad Dib MP – NSW Member for Lakemba and Shadow Minister for Emergency Services and Energy and Climate Change – his motivation is the same as it has always been: to change lives for the better.

Graham West: ‘a good bloke’ working tirelessly to help the homeless

Graham West remembers a brief but poignant conversation decades ago at Sydney’s Central Rail Station when a homeless man stopped him for the time.