Posed portraits of individuals or groups, in the studio, on your campus, or elsewhere in a university or college-related situation. The subject must be aware that they are being photographed. Other more candid “portraits” belong in the NEWS & COLLEGE LIFE category. Basic retouching/editing is permitted.
Portrait of a student documenting throwing her "States Up" during her Ireland study abroad trip, focusing on students traveling abroad for the first time.
Up next in our summer internship spotlight series is Jahmir Primer ’26 of West Hempstead, N.Y.
Company and role: Summer Program Aide at @harlemchildrenszone
Location: New York City
Academic path: History major
A memorable summer moment: “Although I faced some challenges on a day-to-day basis, the scholars I had the opportunity to work with made it all worth it. Giving back to the future creators of the world is such rewarding work, and I would not trade it for a thing.”
An interesting fact about my internship: Harlem Children’s Zone’s goal is to break intergenerational poverty cycles by creating programming and opportunities for families, children, and communities in Harlem.
What I'll bring back to college with me: “From subbing at my high school in New York to working within the Lewiston school systems, the internship this summer sealed the deal that I would like to for sure be a teacher.”
What purposeful work means to me: For Primer, teaching middle school students problem-solving tools and then seeing them put “these skills into action a day or two after was very rewarding. This informed me that working with youth is where I need to be.”
Andrea "Dre" Wallace learned to DJ at parties and clubs after buying a few "how to" DVDs. That work landed her a spot on a national tour. It also served as a catalyst for a unique startup that connects concert promoters with touring musicians.
Graphic artist Hannah Jordan in an unposed moment at a home rented for a marketing session.
Student portrait
The speech team has won the national tournament 4 years in a row! Coach Krista is working to extend the record wins to a 5th year!
Physician's Assistant student poses for a portrait. Shot in camera using the digital Anatomage table to display the skeleton.
Parker Libby
Department of Mechanical Engineering
August 6, 2025
Muralist and artist Eric Haun is well known around the city of Joplin, MO for his iconic "Heart Joplin" mural paintings. Haun has painted over 30 murals on various buildings spanning accross the city.
Haun began painting the 5'-by-5' heart murals containing the word "Joplin" in 2021 with the simple goal of spreading a message of love and acceptance.
In this photo, Eric Haun is posed in front of his largest Joplin Heart mural stretching up to 15' high on the north facing outer wall of Young Gym on the MSSU campus. Not only is this heart largest, but it has been custom painted with MSSU's green and gold colors. Haun is an MSSU Alum and supporter of the University.
Will Vagianelis ’24 decided to stay local following graduation and has continued his career as a volunteer firefighter, a position he started during the pandemic. Vagianelis is now a newly-elected Captain of the Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department and medical technician basic at Madison County Emergency Medical Services, photographed June 3, 2025.