QUOTED

“Honestly, I couldn’t stop smiling … I’ve never been more happy in my life.”

—North Adams, Mass., criminal justice major Stephan Briggs ’22 on receiving his Norwich diploma at Commencement, April 30.

“Not all advice is good advice, graduates … It is imperative that you stay true to yourself, no matter what.”

—U.S. Army Capt. Deshauna Barber, a motivational speaker and former 2016 Miss USA, giving the Commencement address to the Class of 2022.

“It had begun. My soul left my body because I understood.”

—Ukrainian student and first-year rook Rodion Pedyuk ’25 speaking to ABC television news affiliate Channel 22 on April 27, recalling the moment he learned Russia had invaded Ukraine.

THEY WON’T CARE HOW MUCH YOU KNOW UNTIL THEY KNOW HOW MUCH YOU CARE.”

—U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Douglas Stitt ’90 sharing advice with officers in the Class of 2022 during a keynote address at NU’s Joint Commissioning Ceremony on April 30.

“EVER SINCE I WAS A STUDENT OF ENGINEERING IN MY HOME COUNTRY, VENEZUELA, NASA PROJECTS LOOKED IMPOSSIBLE TO REACH FOR ME, BUT NOW AFTER GETTING FUNDING FROM NASA, IT IS LIKE A DREAM COMING TRUE.”

—Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Carolina PayaresAsprino, PhD, commenting on her recent research grant award to study welding stress on stainless steel.

“Don’t be afraid to work in a different area for a couple of years. … Learn how technology is being used. It’s eye-opening and it’s exciting.”

—Volkswagen Group of Chattanooga Operations CIO Knut Halles speaking to student team participants in the NU School of Business’s Amazon Web Services Business Challenge.

“Who’s ready to dance?!”

—Men’s lacrosse head coach Neal Anderson addressing players and fans after the Cadets won the Great Northeast Athletic Conference championship to advance to the NCCA Division III tournament.