Alumni Spotlight

A passion for preserving languages ignited at USP. Leisale’s dedication to her native tongue is truly remarkable. Learn more about her inspiring work.

A Champion for Climate Change: Winy Marango: Making a Difference in the Face of Climate Crisis. Learn more about her inspiring work.

Teritiera Kinta: A Dedicated Auditor Driving Positive Change in the Financial Sector. Learn more about his inspiring work.

Priynka’s journey is one of dedication and passion. From her Bachelor’s to her current PhD research on AI, she’s constantly pushing boundaries. Learn more about her inspiring work.

Joeli Logavatu’s story proves that anything is possible with hard work and dedication. Read how he turned his passion for technology into a successful career.

Susan Mala’s journey is a powerful testament to the human spirit’s ability to overcome adversity.

From Local Roots to Global Impact: Dr. Dharmendra Naidu’s Innovative Research

Petero Manufolau: Education, passion, and Pacific tourism
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Dr. Anawaite Matadradra-Dolavale’s journey at USP highlights the importance of mentorship. From student assistant to lecturer, she’s benefited from and now provides invaluable guidance to students. Read her story and be inspired
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Eleazer O’Connor’s journey from studying environmental science at USP to becoming an entrepreneur has been an interesting and exciting one. And what started out as a ‘side hustle’ is now a full-time business.
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Loukinikini Vili Lewaravu: A human rights advocate who attributes USP as helping her establish a wide network of Pacific professionals, who have greatly assisted her work. Here is her story.

Embracing studies, enjoying sports especially hockey and making friends with many Pacific students, helped build Jone’s network and prepare him for his professional journey after USP. Here is his story.

The goal is to continue learning and being the best that you can be, so you can contribute more to the world around you.

Being a USP alumnus makes me feel part of the bigger Pasifika community and this inspires me to contribute to the region and always be connected to my home, Fiji

For ‘Ana Heti Fonua Veikune, a USP alumna, the classroom has always been her passion. Discover how her journey through education, from secondary to tertiary levels, has shaped her proudest accomplishments and what she sees for the future of learning.

Discover how Leonora Rotomane Houma, a USP alumna from the Solomon Islands, turned her passion for education, language, and communication into a fulfilling career. Learn about her journey from a student deeply engaged in cultural exchange and advocacy, to a dedicated educator and advocate for indigenous language preservation, and her aspirations for shaping the future of education and linguistics in the Pacific.

Meet Alumna, Tereri Tekeraoi from Kiribati! Tereri, who studied Marine Science, is now using her skills in Data Science to help island nations like hers manage marine resources and adapt to climate change. Read her inspiring journey and learn how she plans to use data for a sustainable future.

Passion + hard work = unstoppable success. That’s the formula for alumnus Aqua Harris from Nauru! He shares how starting with foundational courses at USP helped him earn his degree and gain skills vital for his career and his country’s development. Learn about his journey, the friendships he made, and the valuable lessons he’s now sharing with others

For Tewata Anre, a USP alumnus from Kiribati, a passion for teaching was just the beginning. Discover how his journey, from navigating a steep learning curve to embracing a new role as a mentor for future educators, is a powerful testament to the resilience and commitment needed to shape the future of education in the Pacific.

Resilience and dual commitment leading to triple rewards. That’s the formula for alumna Qweneth Andrew from Vanuatu! She shares how balancing her double major with full-time work and family life, and graduating alongside her husband, helped her earn her degree and gain skills vital for fighting corruption and strengthening public accountability in her nation. Learn about her journey, her reliance on faith and strong time management, and the valuable lessons she’s now sharing with others.

From student leader to finance hopeful, Rishika served as the USPSA Labasa Campus President while completing her BCom. She shares how this dual role taught her resilience, adaptability, and the confidence needed to navigate today’s competitive job market.

From experienced educator and mother of five to Nauru Student Association President and entrepreneur, Rosie Harris’s journey is a testament to national pride. She shares how balancing family, campus leadership, and her studies equipped her with the resilience, networking, and patriotic drive needed to contribute to nation-building and create jobs for her people.

Sahil Chand, a Bachelor of Commerce graduate, mastered the art of online learning, transforming the challenge of self-study into strengths like self-discipline and professional communication. Read how his USP education prepared him for a career in Human Resource Management and Public Administration.

Osaiasi Lolohea, a Bachelor of Science graduate, unexpectedly traded his dream of architecture for a “higher calling” in teaching Math and Physics. Read how the resilience he gained at USP fueled his career to become a Head of Department and now a STEM facilitator at USP Tonga Campus.

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