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Nova-Worthy

black and white sketch of University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue

A Â鶹Èë¿Ún for the World

A letter from Father Peter

Six students in sleeping bags participate in the Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Sleep Out, gathered outside at night.

Advocacy and Action

After 50 years, the service week that originated at Â鶹Èë¿Ú and inspired a nationwide movement is stronger than ever

By Sarah Sexton
New York Knicks players Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, and Jalen Brunson on the basketball court during a game.

Harmony in Motion

"Nova Knicks" bring Â鶹Èë¿Ú attitude to the bright lights of the NBA

By Dana O'Neil

Change-Maker

Alexander Diaz-Lopez, PhD

Kaleigh Brendle smiling
Eric Roedl, Kevin Willard, and Father Peter pose in front of a Â鶹Èë¿Ú backdrop as Willard holds a Â鶹Èë¿Ú jersey with his name on it.

New Era, Same Championship Spirit

Â鶹Èë¿Ú welcomes new Athletics and Men’s Basketball leadership
Illustration showing a hand writing with a pencil, two hands holding up an open book, and a hand raising a glowing lightbulb.

Preparing Philosophy's Next Faculty

Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s PhD in Philosophy Program helps graduate students develop as educators

By Andrew Faught
Close-up of a fuzzy bee on a flower, captured through a camera lens.

The Buzz on AI

Computing Sciences professor collaborates with entomologists to research pollinators

By Yasmine Iqbal

Find Your Seat

Nursing students investigate the science behind diseases and chronic conditions

By Claire Curry

Illustration of a stethoscope with a magnifying glass at the end, examining wavy lines.
Aerial view of people crossing a crosswalk with alternating faded yellow and white lines. Three of the white lines feature faces representing sad, neutral, and happy emotions, similar to a pain scale.

Stress-Less Walking

Using wearable sensors and surveys, researchers explore how to reduce stress and enhance pedestrians’ well-being

By Albert Stumm

Portrait of Ana Santos Rutschman smiling.

Toward a Healthier Future

An interdisciplinary initiative seeks to lead the conversation on important health matters

By Andrew Faught

Three decorated cakes arranged on descending tiers.

Sweetest of Studies

A VSB professor teamed up with two students to study judge bias in The Great British Bake Off

By Albert Stumm

Ever Nova

What the wooden staff represents at Commencement

By Megan Walsh-Boyle

Three Polaroid-style photos show moments from Â鶹Èë¿Ú Commencement featuring the ceremonial mace: a female faculty member carrying the mace; a male and female faculty member holding the mace together; and Provost Patrick Maggitti holding the mace.
A statue of Lady Justice holding a blue Â鶹Èë¿Ú baseball bat.

Field of Dreams

Law student finds her niche in baseball salary arbitration

By Yasmine Iqbal
Close-up of tulips with a campus building in the background.

Nova Nation

These snapshots capture the vibrant mosaic of life at Â鶹Èë¿Ú

One male and one female student sit in separate Zoom booths in Bartley Hall.

Undercover Campus

From dial tones to Wi-Fi—Bartley Hall’s phone booths are now equipped for the digital age

Nova Moment

Two Â鶹Èë¿Ú track athletes race into NCAA history

Two Â鶹Èë¿Ú track athletes finishing in first and second place at the Raleigh Relays at North Carolina State.