Never underestimate a Seahawk. Jason Mott ’06, ’08M didn’t get a lot of interest initially in the manuscript that eventually won the 2021 National Book Award, but he never gave up on completing Hell of a Book. UNCW students, faculty and staff also excel at finding inventive ways to address complex situations. Seahawks are studying the use of cacao for conservation, enhancing the health of our oceans through coral restoration, and exploring the concept of a life well-lived through the lens of losing a beloved parent. These stories and more in the Spring 2022 issue of UNCW Magazine!