Torn between two compelling career paths, Mississippi State junior Anthony Mattina is navigating the intersections of faith and science—a journey shaped by a love for both the mysteries of the universe and the traditions of the Catholic Church.

A Mississippi State University faculty member is reaching national audiences with an upcoming book that tackles a deeply human challenge—the fundamental need for restful sleep.

Mississippi State University doctoral student Mayra Vazquez-Nunez was one of only 60 graduate students in North America selected to attend the 2025 National X-ray School at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois, this summer, where she explored advanced X-ray techniques to address challenges in green chemistry.