Hats off to the graduates

110 STUDENTS GRADUATED FROM LA TROBE UNIVERSITY last week... Fawzia Abkar, Jane Manalo and Benichou Mbenguele. Photos: Stephanie Holliday
110 STUDENTS GRADUATED FROM LA TROBE UNIVERSITY last week… Fawzia Abkar, Jane Manalo and Benichou Mbenguele. Photos: Stephanie Holliday

YEARS of late-night study, challenging assessments and tough exams finally came to fruition as more than 110 graduands from La Trobe’s Shepparton campus had their long-awaited moment in the spotlight last Tuesday.

BRIGHT FUTURE... Eva Gauci.
BRIGHT FUTURE… Eva Gauci.

They gathered with family and friends to celebrate their years of study in a wide range of courses, from nursing to education, social work to business.

Shepparton head of Campus, Ms Elizabeth Capp, said graduation day highlighted the important role the University plays in regional communities.

CONGRATULATIONS... Alecia Minotti.
CONGRATULATIONS… Alecia Minotti.

“Today we celebrate students from a wide range of backgrounds, including TAFE pathway students, Indigenous students, students of diverse nationalities and cultures, and many who are the first in their family to attend university,” Ms Capp said.

“We are proud of our warm and inclusive campus, and the role we play in ensuring more regional students have access to higher education.”

BLOOMING GOOD... Fazela Abbasi and Habiba Ibrahimi
BLOOMING GOOD… Fazela Abbasi and Habiba Ibrahimi