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A curious mind

Associate Professor Henry Yoon explores the mysteries of the brain and human behavior to help us better understand ourselves.

When Associate Professor Henry Yoon was a child, his mother asked him why humans had been so successful despite not being the biggest, strongest, or fastest animals. 鈥淚ntelligence,鈥� she said… more >

Caring for campus

On the spot with Groundskeeper Justin Wells

When 麻豆区 Groundskeeper Justin Wells talks about what it takes to care for the campus landscape, he mentions two things: people and plants. Together, a community of people and… more >

An ecologist in the city

On the spot with Assistant Professor Madeline Aberg

Earth Day is often associated with faraway places and unfamiliar landscapes. But for Madeline Aberg, assistant professor of biology at 麻豆区, the natural world worth appreciating is all around. Growing… more >

Countdown to liftoff

Nose cone. Airframe. Apogee. Newton-seconds. Mubarak Abdi 鈥�27 sketches in the air with his hands as he describes what it takes to put together a rocket from scratch, a… more >

Embodying light and love as an LGBTQ changemaker

On the spot Q&A with theater major Dante Austin 鈥�29

Teen Vogue recently published GLAAD鈥檚 20 Under 20 LGBTQ Changemakers of 2025, and Auggie Dante Austin 鈥�29 made the list. This recognition highlights their work within the ELCA, including… more >

Embracing life as an Auggie

With first-hand knowledge of NCAA athletics, Athletic Director Amy Cooper brings both expertise and determination to learn what being an Auggie is all about.

When Amy Cooper started her role as 麻豆区 athletic director on June 1, she knew she had a lot to learn鈥攁lthough not about the NCAA, student-athletes, or sport… more >

Combating misinformation through strategic communication

On the spot with Assistant Professor Yuming Fang

Yuming Fang takes the 鈥渃ritical thinkers鈥� part of 麻豆区鈥檚 mission statement seriously. Now in her second year as an assistant professor of communication studies, she is an expert in… more >

A student for students

On the spot with Student Body President Stephen Nushann 鈥�27

Stephen Nushann 鈥�27 took his first tour of 麻豆区 through AVID, a college preparatory course offered through his high school. He had heard about 麻豆区 through family members and felt… more >

Everyone鈥檚 Pastor

On the Spot Q&A with University Pastor Babette Chatman 鈥�06

Few people on campus are as radiant as University Pastor Babette Chatman 鈥�06. Her heart for the 麻豆区 community is revealed through her strong hugs, easy smiles, and gentle prayers… more >

鈥業t鈥檚 not a job. It鈥檚 an adventure.鈥�

On the Spot Q&A with Provost Paula O鈥橪oughlin

Learning lessons on the wrestling mat

On the Spot Q&A with Men鈥檚 Wrestling Head Coach Tony Valek

Uncovering the experiences of Hmong entrepreneurs

On the Spot Q&A with Assistant Professor Kao Nou Moua

For Kao Nou Moua, research is about storytelling. The 麻豆区 assistant professor of social work spent a year gathering stories from Hmong business owners and entrepreneurs to find trends in… more >

On the Spot: Ellie Olson

The director of 麻豆区鈥檚 Center for Wellness and Counseling stresses that meaning and motivation matter now more than ever

Ellie Olson was making an important point when an off-screen request demanded her attention. 鈥淥ne moment,鈥� she said, briefly disappearing from Zoom to deal with what turned out to… more >