The company Sarah Hardern (1990) founded with Reese Witherspoon tells the women-centred stories that Hollywood has long neglected.
People & Community Stories
Turning curiosity into a career
Curious about her own experiences as a lawyer, radio host, author and more, Lisa Leong (1990) has turned asking questions about work into a career in itself.
The power of ambition, empathy and hope
Lawyer and writer Nyadol Nyuon (2012) has achieved impressive career success, all while advocating for the unheard and the vulnerable. And she’s kept her sense of humour throughout.
Soldier, scholar and playwright
Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Johnston (1995) has written a debut play like no other.
A game changer
Since joining Ormond in the early days of co-education Jennie Ponsford has changed the lives of brain injury survivors
Celebrating 50 years of co-education
In 2023 Ormond celebrates fifty years as a fully co-educational college.
Royalty on campus
Several members of the royal family have visited the University campus and met Ormondians.
Accounting for cows
A deep dive into Ormond’s accounting archives a century ago turns up everything from cows to a lot of marmalade.
Actor, singer, spy, Master of Ormond
Brinley Newton-John was Master of Ormond in the 1950s and a man of many talents.
Jim and David were best friends
In the First World War, inseparable Ormondian best friends fought together and were killed by the same shell.
Unidentified Ormond Object
When this object arrived at Ormond, it uncovered a poignant story from a century ago
A leader in the law
Ormondian Hilary Charlesworth recently became the first woman to be elected to the International Court of Justice.