How can we protect marine ecosystems while balancing the benefits and challenges of tourism and conservation efforts? That’s what students in the NextTerm course Certified by Nature: Equality, Conservation, and Ethical Tourism in the Azores set out to discover. Over the past three weeks, they were immersed in the diverse and vibrant marine ecosystems of the Azores, encountering marine mammals such as dolphins and whales. They critically examined marine conservation strategies and the ethical implications of tourism, and learned how to advocate for sustainable ocean stewardship. ✨ NextTerm is a three-week, project-based, immersive mini-semester that takes students wherever in the world is most relevant to their learning. See more NextTerm galleries on Flickr: flickr.com/photos/hunschool/albums ✨ (fb)

We're just one week away from our one hundred eleventh Commencement ceremony honoring the Class of 2025 🎓🎉 The ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. on the lawn behind Russell Hall. There's no limit on the number of guests welcome at Commencement, and the ceremony will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel. We can't wait until June 6th! (fb)